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Vauxhall Frontera vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or SEAT Ateca?

Vauxhall Frontera vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper

SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Frontera

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Frontera is markedly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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 SEAT Ateca offers very slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Frontera

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ateca is marginally lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers marginally more boot space – 510 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera holds a narrow overall lead 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 £20,700
Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 305 - 408 km
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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4,385 mm
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,635 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
143 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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