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SEAT Ateca vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (25,100 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or Suzuki Ignis?

SEAT Ateca vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

SEAT Ateca

4.5 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Ignis is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,497 £.

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

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Ateca offers significantly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers considerably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 253 Nm more.

Ateca

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Ignis is clearly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers considerably more boot space – 510 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries noticeably more – 525 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ateca is far ahead overall 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 Manual, 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

4.5 (7 Reviews)
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1 Jul 2026, 17:23:30

Exactly the right size. Just still suitable for families. The touchscreen is nicely integrated, not just a tablet stuck on — it flows into a console with the Virtual Cockpit and still has real buttons for the most important everyday functions. Perfect mix. My comparisons were the new 2er Active Tourer, the B‑Class and the Kia Sportage. The Ateca won for me overall by a clear margin, but it was a bit overpriced in comparison. And it wasn't my dream car. More a "practical car." Cheap is a thing of the past.

The speedo shows up to 218 km/h, but it really struggles to get beyond about 180. Above 150 km/h it also gets noticeably louder, but still acceptable. For people who like to glide along comfortably it's a very good choice; for those who like to drive fast, rather not. It handles dirt tracks well thanks to its ground clearance, and it also takes corners very well. Already somewhat sporty, agile.

Folding tow hitch, partially autonomous driving, lots of useful driver aids, a good multimedia concept, etc., as well as the very good seating position and controls make it attractive.

My previous 2.0L diesel was noticeably better to drive at higher speeds. But yes, times have changed. Not everything is perfect, but overall it has earned its 5 stars when you factor in the price and compare what you get for your money. 1.5 TSI Xperience DSG +XL + ***

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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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Suzuki Ignis

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Reviews Suzuki Ignis

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Suzuki Ignis

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 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
129 - 144 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
516 - 525 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Suzuki
What drive types are available for the SEAT Ateca?

The SEAT Ateca is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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