Comparison - Renault Austral E-Tech Hybrid 2023 - vs - SEAT Ateca Xperience 2021

General

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New Renault Austral E-Tech Review
New Renault Austral E-Tech Review
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SEAT Ateca In-Depth Review - The Best Crossover Xperience?
Seat Ateca (2020) - AutoWeek Review
First look at the new facelift SEAT Ateca
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2017 Seat Ateca, Snow, Test drive
Seat Ateca Xcellence FULL REVIEW test driven 1.4 TSI 2017 - Autogefühl
Cupra Ateca - AutoWeek review
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
34,695
Updated: 
12 Jul 2023
£
27,215
Updated: 
11 Oct 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
iron blue
#2F4571
arctic white
#FEFEFE
flame red
#A2383A
shadow grey
#6C6D6D
diamond black
#303030
Color: 
Dark Camouflage
#181A19
Lava Blue
#2E4962
Velvet Red
#923336
Rodium Grey
#686667
Brilliant Silver
#828387
Magic Black
#161616
Crystal Black
#37373F
Energy Blue
#2C355C

Electric

Top Speed: 
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Looks good,
very quiet,
economical,
nice cabin

Cons
Not cheap,
ride a little busy,
four-wheel steering only available on top trim

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-built interior
Efficient hybrid system
Lots of standard equipment

Cons
Lumpy low-speed ride
Clunky automatic gearbox
Alpine trim only cosmetic

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Been around for a few years, but still among the best of its ilk

Pros
Good-looking SUV drives well,
handles well,
is priced well

Cons
Diesels are noisy,
entry 1.0 TSI struggles

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Big boot and lots of interior space
Lots of great engines
Fun to drive for an SUV

Cons
Could be more comfortable
Interior plastics could be better
Overall cabin design is dull

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
12
16
Cylinders: 
3
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.20L
1.50L
Torque: 
151ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
128hp
at 4 500rpm
150hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multifunction steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Multisense driving modes (eco, comfort, sport and normal)
9.3" head-up display
Engine start button
12V power outlets front and rear
R-EPS (Rack Electric Power System); in XPERIENCE and FR: Progressive steering
Sun visors with illuminated mirror and cover and pocket on driver side
Drawer under right front seat and document holder under left front seat
Luggage pockets on backrest and spectacle tray

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.60in
172.40in
Width: 
71.90in
72.40in
Height: 
63.70in
63.30in
Front Track: 
62.00in
Rear Track: 
60.60in
Wheel Base: 
105.00in
103.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.80
Rear Head Room: 
40.10
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
53.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1543lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.10cu.ft
18.00cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3344.00lbs
3104.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electric one-touch power front and rear windows
Power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors with front passenger lowering function and Welcome light “HOLA”
Power-windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Mechanical seats with lumbar adjustment
Single front passenger seat
Front and rear head restraints
Seat pockets on rear of front seats
Nordic cloth with Dinamica® seats
Manual height adjustment for left front seat
Manual height and lumbar adjustment for front seats
Front centre armrest
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Sliding 3 seat rear bench
Folding center armrest with cupholders
split folding backrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent type McPherson, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Semirigid axle, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone automatic climate control
Air purifier
12" openR multimedia screen
Voice control for audio, climate, telephone, navigation
12.3" driver information display cluster
2-zone Climatronic
Fresh air intake system
Heat-insulating windshield glass
Heat-insulating side and rear windows glass

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
8 speakers
Bluetooth
Apple car play and Android auto
Wi-Fi hotspot
2× USB type C illuminated ports in front
8 speakers
Bluetooth®
SEAT Digital Cockpit 10.25″
SEAT Media System+ 8.25″

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
Variable intermittent rear wash/wipe
Shark fin antenna
Front wiper de-icer
Chromed window moudlings
Chromed roof rail
Dark-tinted rear windows
Exterior mirrors in body colour
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
19"
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Lane departure warning
Lane change warning
Driver attention alert system
Blind spot warning
Emergency lane keep assist including overtaking and oncoming traffic
Pedestrian alert
Traffic and speed sign recognition
Hill start assist
Fire protection system
Breakdown kit
Seat belt reminder
3-point seat belts in front and rear
Pedestrian Protection + Hill Hold Control
Tiredness Recognition System