8.2
2023 Cupra Ateca VZx review
The Cupra Ateca is the oft-forgotten relative to the Volkswagen Tiguan R, but it's a capable performance SUV that deserves more attention.
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James Wong
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Cupra Ateca Comparison
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Cupra Ateca
2024 Ford
Mustang Mach-E
vs
2024 Cupra
Ateca
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Ford Mustang Mach-E
Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
61L
573 to 946 km
55L
429 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$64,990 - $104,990
$63,490
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Baby Tiguan R vibes for $13,000 less
- Bigger back seat and boot than Formentor
- Unique Akrapovic exhaust option
Misses
- Very easy to add $10,000 in options...
- Basic cabin compared to platform mates
- No more 3-year free servicing deal
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Brembo Brake Package (+$4,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$475)
- Performance Exhaust System (+$6,300)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
Colours Available
- Star White
- Space White
- Vapour Blue
- Grabber Blue Metallic
- Rapid Red
- Carbonised Grey
- Shadow Black
A $700 prestige paint charge applies for all colours except Shadow Black.
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2300 - 5038 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 5.0L, 2.3L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, V8, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 349kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 7250 | 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 430Nm - 556Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4850 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | 9.3 | |
