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SEAT Ateca vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (25,100 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or VW Touareg?

SEAT Ateca vs VW Touareg: Key differences

SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Ateca is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,202 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Touareg

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 VW Touareg offers significantly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 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 substantially lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 714 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers visibly more boot space – 810 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries visibly more – 751 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 226 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touareg 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.

from £64,300
Touareg

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 47 - 49 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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Reviews SEAT Ateca

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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Reviews VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.3 kWh
co2
129 - 144 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
-
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
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Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Payload
516 - 525 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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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