2024 Cupra Ateca vs 2023 Land Rover Defender Comparison

    Cupra Ateca

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    Land Rover Defender

    2024 Cupra
    Ateca
    vs
    2023 Land Rover
    Defender
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    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
    8.2
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Awards
    We don’t have any awards for Cupra Ateca. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L
    391 km
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $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
    • 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
    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turns heads
    • Ginormous boot
    • Effortless highway cruiser
    Misses
    • Only has five seats
    • Large rear blind spots
    • More standard equipment expected

    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

    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
    • Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
    • Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
    NA

    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 DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    19841997 - 5000
    Size (L)
    2.0L3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 32
    Power
    140kW - 221kW183kW - 386kW
    Power RPM
    4200 - 53004000 - 6000
    Torque
    320Nm - 400Nm400Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 20001250 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
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    Compression Ratio
    9.3 - 12.29.5 - 15.5

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