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SEAT Ateca vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (25,100 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or VW Passat?

SEAT Ateca vs VW Passat: Key differences

SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Passat

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 VW Passat offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 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, SEAT Ateca is slightly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers markedly more boot space – 690 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries very slightly more – 577 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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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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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 144 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
516 - 525 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the SEAT Ateca?

The SEAT Ateca is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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