SEAT Ateca vs VW Taigo – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

VW Taigo has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the SEAT Ateca costs 25100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5481 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca manages with 4.90 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Taigo performs barely noticeable better – reaching 212 km/h, while the SEAT Ateca tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

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, the VW Taigo is hardly perceptible lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1345 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers a bit more room – 510 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs distinct better – up to 1604 L, which is about 382 L more than the VW Taigo.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca a bit takes the win – 525 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

All in all, the SEAT Ateca shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.