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.
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James Wong
Cupra Ateca vs Mazda CX-80 Comparison
Cupra Ateca
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Mazda CX-80
2024 Cupra
Ateca
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Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx
Based on the Mazda CX-80
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Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
391 km
70L - 74L
189 to 622 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$51,990 - $63,490
$54,950 - $92,444
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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
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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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$995)
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 DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.3L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 3570 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 12 - 15.2 | |
