Cupra Ateca vs Tesla Model Y Comparison

    Cupra Ateca

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    Tesla Model Y

    2025 Cupra
    Ateca
    vs
    2025 Tesla
    Model Y
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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 Tesla Model Y review
    This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
    Based on the Cupra Ateca V
    Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L
    391 to 451 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $51,990 - $63,490
    $55,900 - $82,900
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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
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Market-leading price
    • Still extremely well equipped
    • Ultra practical design
    Misses
    • Price cuts hurt resale
    • Still not as comfy as some rivals
    • Short warranty

    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.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO-
    Size (cc)
    1984-
    Size (L)
    2.0L-
    Cylinders
    4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    140kW - 221kW188kW - 393kW
    Power RPM
    4200 - 5300-
    Torque
    320Nm - 400Nm350Nm - 690Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 2000-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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