Ateca Seat Peugeot 3008 and are on track to conquer the SUV market and make a big rivalry. Do not miss our comparative Diesel and all our measurements. What interests you?

When we talk about cars of the same segment (SUV in this case) and orientation (compact models selling popular vocation), as is the case with these new Peugeot 3008 and Seat Ateca, the buying decision should be directed to suit personal tastes. Essentially, the two new SUVs have everything necessary to meet the demands of its owner, no doubt.

As he Peugeot 3008 as the Ateca Seat They have broken strongly in the market and offer today and a vehicle body type SUV, animated by “Small” Diesel engines, manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Its interior space is nuanced, very similar and are conducted with the same ease and pleasure. However, such equality is undone with a radical presentation, which will in the end decide to purchase, as long as the seller’s commercial aggressiveness of each brand do not tip the balance toward her.

We start by recognizing that both Peugeot 3008 and left over Seat Ateca meet the current demands of ecology, security, connectivity and performance, and the day become obsolete by the time they will at once. The main difference we begin to find two adjectives: Reason or emotion. Depending if you serve your side more rational or emotional. Seat with Ateca wanted to make a car without great risk design, as is customary in the Volkswagen Group, always fulfilling what is required and no one can say it is ugly or outdated. Come on, leading by the VW Golf since many generations.

At the opposite pole is located the Peugeot 3008. The brand has risked with a fresher design futuristic, accompanied by a modern interface that is out of the ordinary. Who is right? Well, there may be public for both. While Ateca can succeed with perfection, you can also bored but never displeasing. While 3008 falls in sight with its futuristic interior design or, but you can also create detractors; Or you love it, or hate it.

Peugeot 3008 vs Ateca Seat: your space

He Peugeot 3008 It is slightly longer than the Ateca Seat (4.45 meters in front of 4.36 meters, respectively) But inside is not noticeable and you will not have more problems to park it or move with him for it. Front space is more than adequate in both, although the center console of the 3008 integrates you more, as if it were a sport, and it seems that there is less hollow. The driving position is radically different. Seat in Ateca is conventional, with good seats and easily to be comfortable immediately. As happens abroad, the design is sober and simple, can say that you like or not but functionally no problems.

At Peugeot 3008 the bet is risky, both for the first time in my life as a tester I know almost what to say; aesthetic I give it a 10 by offering something different and attractive but ergonomics, personally, I can not approve. The dilemma I face is that within my fellow Highway, which are few, I find genuine advocates of this ergonomics. Therefore, being objective I can not criticize something personal taste, since everything is based on your driving position or what you are willing to change it.

The truth is that all cars on the market to suit me, and in the case of Peugeot 3008 is I who have to adapt myself to him. There are drivers who this even they like and do not care, I do. Solution, not blindly buy one 3008 and approach the dealer to decide for yourself, you’ll see it right away. He steering wheel is the smallest on the market and it is always low even at its highest setting, and have had to flatten above and below, so you can see the table with my driving position, partially see. I do not see nice maneuver with a steering wheel that is not round … and in the meantime Ateca Seat raises no doubts.

He Space in the rear is better in Ateca Seat. It offers 3 centimeters more space for legs, taller and his stool is higher, so the end is comfortable posture. He 3008 has more space in width, which is always good, but if you mount child seats will not enter more than two in both models … as almost everyone. The boot is 35 liters higher in Ateca. The 3008 offers an extra interesting is saved back: it is an electric skateboard (in this video you can see), with which you’ll be able to travel up to 12 kilometers, ideal for large cities. It occupies 20 liter luggage compartment, where it is loaded while the car running, and can take more luggage base when required.

SPACE	Peugeot 3008 1.6 BlueHDI	Ateca Seat Ecomotive 1.6 TDI
front width	145 cm	144 cm
rear width	142 cm	139 cm
front height	87-95 cm	98-104 cm
rear height	92 cm	101 cm
Legroom	76 cm	79 cm
Trunk	500 liters	535 liters

Peugeot 3008 1.6 BlueHDi vs Ateca Seat 1.6 TDI: their consumption

The two spend little, that’s the reality. I liked more the engine Peugeot 3008 1.6 120 HP BlueHDi official power, our bank has paid 122.8 CV. At Ateca Seat developments have become so long that its Ecomotive 1.6 TDI 115 hp (121.3 in our bank) is a little decaf. Achieves better fuel if you go to look for them, 4 tenths of a liter less in our travels, but lacks the spark of life offered by rival 3008, faster performance and, above all, able to recover from low revs.

CONSUMPTION	Peugeot 3008 1.6 BlueHDI	Ateca Seat Ecomotive 1.6 TDI
Consumption city	6,3 l / 100 km	6.0 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	5.4 l / 100 km	5,0 l / 100 km
average consumption	5,8 l / 100 km	5,5 l / 100 km

He performance Ateca Seat 1.6 TDI Normal is yes If you do not want high performance, but compared must admit that is somewhat slower and more compelling to play with the gear shift. In addition, it is also somewhat noisy and rough from idle and low revs that BlueHDI Peugeot.

Peugeot 3008 vs Ateca Seat: Behavior

And road, Peugeot 3008 and Ateca Seat offer comfort similar way, although Peugeot commitment greater feelings of dynamism. Among the small steering wheel (now yes I like in these situations) and superior cushioning, 3008 it develops better in areas of curves without being uncomfortable.

BENEFITS	Peugeot 3008 1.6 BlueHDI	Ateca Seat Ecomotive 1.6 TDI
Acel. 0-100 km / h	10.12 s	11.08 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	32.0 s	33.0 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	8.36 s	8.71 s
Loudness 100 km / h	65 dB	64 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	68.3 dB	69.1 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	70.2 m	69.7 m
Weight scale	1,532 kg	1,430 kg

He Seat Ateca, meanwhile, defended with a more than correct behavior that, like the character of the rest of the car, but does not excite plenty of safety or effectiveness; so the whole car. In city operate with equal ease as well. Both have extras that make life more pleasant city. Have more than recommended parking attendants, satisfactory performance in both. I’ll take the back camera Ateca Seat, which has more quality than the 360 ​​degrees of the Peugeot 3008, generating blind spots and if you follow them, always aparcarás in the twisted car battery. Air conditioners both work well and do not generate excessive noise.

issues and equipment, the Peugeot 3008 provides a standard equipment more complete, regardless of the finish. He Ateca Seat in return it offers a greater choice and a price cheaper than its rival. Of course, if you do not want to pay for the paint color (200 to 550 euros) we are required to wear an elegant dark blue in Ateca … because all the paintings are optional. If we forget the equipment top end of our units (GT-Line in 3008 and Style Plus Navigator in Ateca), the Seat will always be cheaper and Peugeot will be better equipped, regardless of the chosen finish.

Definitely, the rational can be decantarte by Ateca Seat, and emotional Peugeot 3008. My choice would be for the Seat, despite the Peugeot offers better data and sensations: the driving position is not for me. In both cases you will have good space, ridiculous consumption, sufficient security and a large trunk. Choose yours now.

DISCOUNTED RATES (FEBRUARY 2017)

Peugeot 3008 1.6 BlueHDI (between 25,200 and 29,600 euros)

Ateca Seat Ecomotive 1.6 TDI (between 24,500 and 27,700 euros)

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