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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.
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James Wong
2022 Cupra Ateca vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
429 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$136,000 - $199,500
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
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
NA
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 10 - 10.5 | |
