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Vauxhall Mokka vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Mokka or SEAT Ateca?

Vauxhall Mokka vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Vauxhall Mokka

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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

Mokka

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 Mokka is only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,057 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.9 L/100km – no difference here.

Ateca

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Mokka offers substantially more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers very slightly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Mokka

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Mokka is only slightly lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries visibly more – 525 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka 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.

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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 336 - 403 km
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Vauxhall Mokka

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Reviews Vauxhall Mokka

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yannick
18 Apr 2026, 11:17:27

I've been an Opel owner for 34 years and am very satisfied with the brand — my choice will be an easy one.

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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
23,000 - 40,500 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4,150 mm
Length
-
Width
1,787 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,060 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
388 - 400 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 207 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
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Mokka?

The Vauxhall Mokka is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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