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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
2024 Cupra Ateca vs 2022 Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Cupra Ateca
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Toyota RAV4
2024 Cupra
Ateca
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2022 Toyota
RAV4
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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.
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Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
391 km
55L
259 to 385 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still the efficiency leader
- Still the people's choice
- Tech updates are welcome
Misses
- Far more expensive than it once was
- Doesn't go as hard as 163kW might suggest
- Lacks the premium feel of some rivals
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 (+$475)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
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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.
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1987 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 127kW - 152kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 5700 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 203Nm - 243Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3600 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 13 - 14 | |
