8.6
2025 Tesla Model Y review
The most affordable Tesla EV SUV got cheaper earlier this year, and it still stacks up as one of the best options for a family.
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Matt Campbell
Tesla Model Y vs Cupra Ateca Comparison
Tesla Model Y
Cupra Ateca
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2025 Tesla
Model Y
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2025 Cupra
Ateca
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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8.6
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Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Cupra Ateca V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
55L
391 to 451 km
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$55,900 - $82,900
$51,990 - $63,490
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CarExpert's Take
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
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 188kW - 393kW | 140kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 690Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
