Cupra Ateca vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison

    Cupra Ateca

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    Mazda CX-5

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    2025 Cupra
    Ateca
    vs
    2025 Mazda
    CX-5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Cupra Ateca V review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
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    Based on the Cupra Ateca V
    Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L
    391 to 451 km
    56L - 58L
    386 to 476 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $51,990 - $63,490
    $36,740 - $55,150
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Stellar driving dynamics
    • Beautifully weighted steering
    • Lots of physical buttons and knobs
    Misses
    • Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
    • Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
    • Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Gutsy turbo engine
    • Plush interior
    • Cheaper than key rivals
    Misses
    • Very thirsty
    • Steep servicing costs
    • Gearbox a bit lacklustre

    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.

    The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Soul Red Crystal metallic
    • Eternal Blue mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica
    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Zircon Sand metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    19841998 - 2488
    Size (L)
    2.0L2.5L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    140kW - 221kW115kW - 170kW
    Power RPM
    4200 - 53005000 - 6000
    Torque
    320Nm - 400Nm200Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 20002000 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    -91.2 - 100
    Compression Ratio
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