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
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Cupra Ateca Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Cupra Ateca
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB
vs
2024 Cupra
Ateca
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB
Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
546 km
55L
429 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$102,900
$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
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,990)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
- 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
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Spectral Blue metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)
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 | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 | |
