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SEAT Ateca vs Toyota Yaris – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or Toyota Yaris?

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

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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.

Toyota Yaris has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the SEAT Ateca costs 25100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

Yaris @ Toyota Motor Corporation

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 Toyota Yaris has a clearly edge – offering 280 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs slightly better – reaching 230 km/h, while the SEAT Ateca tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls slight stronger with 390 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Toyota Yaris is noticeable lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1345 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers clearly more room – 510 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs decisively better – up to 1604 L, which is about 669 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 525 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Yaris proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Yaris is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £21,900
Yaris @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L

SEAT Ateca

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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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Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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SEAT Ateca
Toyota Yaris
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Yaris @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
25100 - 36900 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
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
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4381 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1841 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1601 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
516 - 525 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the SEAT Ateca?

The SEAT Ateca is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.