Land Rover Defender vs Cupra Ateca Comparison

Land Rover Defender

Cupra Ateca

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How they stack

2024 Land Rover

Defender

2024 Cupra

Ateca

How they stack...

CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.

0.0

8.0

8.2

0.0

Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P500 V8 (368kW)

Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Awards

The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Cupra Ateca.

'23

Best 4WD SUV

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

89L - 90L

303 to 1152 km

55L

429 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$92,402 - $217,282

$63,490

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Production Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Eight seats, eight cylinders – ooft.
Heaps of space and tech
Looks like it will eat other cars

Misses

Nearly double the price of base 130
Awkward rear proportions
Thirsty, expensive to service

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

Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
Secure Tracker (+$910)
Smoke Pack (+$65)

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 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.

Reviews

2024 Defender 130 review

The biggest, baddest Defender has as many cylinders as it has seats, and even fully optioned is $100,000 less than an AMG G-Wagen.

James Wong

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.

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
1997 - 5000		1984
Size (L)
3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L		2.0L
Induction
TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4		TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 32		16
Power
183kW - 386kW		221kW
Power RPM
4000 - 6000		5300
Torque
550Nm - 650Nm		400Nm
Torque RPM
1250 - 2500		2000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.5 - 15.5		9.3

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Land Rover Defender vs Cupra Ateca Comparison