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SEAT Ateca vs Hyundai i10 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (25,100 £ vs 14,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or Hyundai i10?

SEAT Ateca vs Hyundai i10: Key differences

SEAT Ateca

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i10 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,543 £.

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

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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 SEAT Ateca offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers significantly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 188 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is markedly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 349 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers considerably more boot space – 510 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries slightly more – 525 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ateca stands well ahead of its rival 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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Ateca

SEAT Ateca

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
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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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Reviews SEAT Ateca

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Stefan
10 Jun 2026, 12:17:28

The Seat Ateca is a very affordable SUV with excellent handling and plenty of space for the whole family. A companion that can do it all and is equally suited to everyday use as to long trips fully loaded. A very good choice for the active family that needs a car that fits most needs.

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Nico
20 May 2026, 12:31:33

+ Great, firm seats, large boot for such a compact car, good fuel economy, lots of interior space, uncomplicated controls, very agile and safe handling, good build quality, very good steering, good braking performance, relatively small turning circle
- Very poor voice control and navigation, cockpit display too small with very small fonts and symbols, steering wheel too thin, seats too flat despite electric adjustment, poor engine soundproofing, tank far too small, complicated maintenance (oil change appalling), undersized rear brake, fuel filler on the wrong side, sound almost without bass (Beats)

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The Hyundai i10 is a cheeky city car that squeezes big-car confidence into a pocket-friendly package, carving through tight streets with surprising composure and sensible practicality. For buyers after low fuss, sensible equipment and wallet-friendly running costs, it's a smart, no-nonsense pick that makes sense whether you're a first-time driver or need a reliable second car.

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Reviews Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

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Hyundai i10

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 144 g/km
co2
110 - 124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
252 L
Length
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Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
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Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Payload
516 - 525 kg
Payload
344 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the SEAT Ateca?

The SEAT Ateca is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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