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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or CUPRA Ateca?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is moderately cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,906 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Ateca

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Ateca offers significantly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: CUPRA Ateca offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,418 kg. The difference is around 304 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers significantly more boot space – 485 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 358 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries substantially more – 522 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 356 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,300
Ateca

CUPRA Ateca

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
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CUPRA Ateca

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Stephan B.
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The Cupra Ateca is technically state-of-the-art. The interior tech is top-notch, the materials feel premium and are genuinely useful. But it’s still a car — a practical tool — and despite the excellent build quality and very solid engine performance, it remains affordable for the average buyer.

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CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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