New Seat Ateca vs Audi Q2 vs Ford Kuga
There’s plenty of interest in family SUVs that are fun to drive, but is it worth stumping up the extra cash for a sporty trim?...
Our verdict
It’s always tempting to go for a sporty trim level, but often it means paying through the nose or putting up with a punishing ride. Fortunately, that’s not the case with the Ateca FR; it isn’t that much pricier than SE Technology trim, comes with extra kit and should hold its value better.
And because Seat has resisted the urge to fit stiffer suspension, the FR is no less comfy than lesser models in the range; it’s no limo, but it won’t shake your fillings out, either.
The Q2 is even dartier through the bends and has a better infotainment system. But it’s nowhere near as practical as the Ateca, has a bumpier ride and costs a lot more to buy and run, despite being less generously equipped.
The Kuga comes last, though. It isn’t as practical as its size suggests, its interior isn’t up to scratch, real-world fuel economy is very disappointing and you have to pay extra for vital safety aids that really should be standard.
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For Brilliant to drive; easily the most practical; slowest depreciation; cheapest monthly finance payments; punchy engine; well equipped
Against Firm ride; interior could be more interesting
Must-have options Double boot floor (£120)
Rated 5 out of 5
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2nd – Audi Q2
For For Sharpest handling; smartest interior; best infotainment system; nippiest acceleration
Against Firmest ride; stingy standard kit; not very practical
Must-have options Adjustable lumbar support (£250), dual-zone climate control (£525)
Rated 4 out of 5
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3rd – Ford Kuga
For Plenty of standard equipment; big discounts; the most comfortable around town
Against Low-rent interior; shortage of standard safety kit; so-so rear space; awful real-world fuel economy
Must-have options Active City Stop (£200)
Rated 3 out of 5
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Specifications: Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI 150 S Line
Engine size 4cyl, 1395cc, turbo, petrol
List price £27,160
Target Price £26,305
Power 148bhp @ 5000-6000rpm
Torque 184Ib ft @ 1500-3500rpm
0-60mph 8.0sec
Top speed 131mph
Gov't fuel economy 49.6mpg
True MPG 45.3mpg
CO2 emissions 128g/km
Specifications: Ford Kuga 1.5T Ecoboost 150 FWD
Engine size 4cyl, 1498cc, turbo, petrol
List price £26,945
Target Price £24,612
Power 148bhp @ 6000rpm
Torque 177Ib ft @ 1600rpm
0-60mph 9.0sec
Top speed 121mph
Gov't fuel economy 44.8mpg
True MPG 30.4mpg
CO2 emissions 145g/km
Specifications: Seat Ateca 1.4 EcoTSI 150 FR
Engine size 4cyl, 1395cc, turbo, petrol
List price £24,960
Target Price £23,594
Power 148bhp @ 5000-6000rpm
Torque 184Ib ft @ 1500-3500rpm
0-60mph 8.4sec
Top speed 125mph
Gov't fuel economy 52.3mpg
True MPG 42.8mpg
CO2 emissions 123g/km
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