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Audi Q7 SUV vs Cupra Ateca: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

large SUV · 2026 vs 2016 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi Q7 SUV

2,950 €per year

8,3 L/100 km weighted · 19.67 € per 100 km · 1 242 L per year

Gap571 € per yearin favour of the Ateca (−19 %)≈ 240 L diesel
BCupra Ateca

2,379 €per year

7,3 L/100 km weighted · 15.86 € per 100 km · 1 097 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Q7BB · AtecaGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,983 €2,690 €293 € · Ateca
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,950 €2,379 €571 € · Ateca
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,885 €2,129 €756 € · Ateca

Cumulative saving for the Ateca

1 year
571 €
3 years
1,712 €
5 years
2,854 €
10 years
5,708 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
8.4 L/100 km · 7.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
231 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
2,180 kg · 1,615 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Ateca is about 20% cheaper than the Audi Q7 SUV with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The Cupra Ateca is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.