Land Rover Defender vs Cupra Ateca Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Cupra Ateca

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    2026 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2025 Cupra
    Ateca
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Land Rover Defender 90 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Cupra Ateca V review
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    Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
    Based on the Cupra Ateca V
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    85L - 89L
    289 to 1166 km
    55L
    391 to 451 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $98,400 - $304,500
    $51,990 - $63,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • SWB body is a total looker
    • D250 inline six is a peach
    • Still a rugged 4WD at heart
    Misses
    • Expensive options
    • Updated MY26 range incoming
    • No ANCAP safety rating for 90
    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

    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, SUPERCHARGERTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 49991984
    Size (L)
    4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L2.0L
    Cylinders
    8, 6, 44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    183kW - 467kW140kW - 221kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60004200 - 5300
    Torque
    550Nm - 750Nm320Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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