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
Cupra Ateca vs Kia Sportage Comparison
Cupra Ateca
Kia Sportage
2024 Cupra
Ateca
vs
2024 Kia
Sportage
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
429 km
54L
265 to 437 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$63,490
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
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
- 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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
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.
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 10.5 - 16 | |
