In this comparative SUV, we face the Seat Ateca EcoTSI 150 hp 1.4 versus 2.0 Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV 165 hp and the 1.6 TCe 165. Renault Kadjar What is the most complete?

If you’re considering buying a new SUV and you’re a lover of gasoline engines, attentive to what proponents Ateca Seat, he CX-5 and the renault kadjar.

Their bonnets hide three “hearts” of a different nature, betting the CX-5 for larger displacement naturally aspirated engine, SKYACTIV-G 2,0 165 hp, while rivals choose mechanical smallest overfeed, a 1.6 TCe 163 hp in the Renault Kadjar and 150 hp 1.4 EcoTSI in Ateca Seat. Actually the technical path followed by each manufacturer is what makes the character of each model, beyond these differences in power official data set. For example, no one can deny the refinement and the smoothness transmitting the engine CX-5, just as it is evidence that the absence of a turbo in your power system lets you spineless at low engine speeds. If we seek immediate reaction capability and we below 4,000 rpm will be complicated, and we must pull the change to “resuscitate”. And it is precisely that regime the maximum torque of the Mazda is manifested, while the Renault reaches 2,000 rpm and Seat at just 1,500 rpm. There is no color.

Therefore, both the Ateca Seat as the renault kadjar They are more pleasant, as if suddenly we need a higher dose of energy, we should not go as earrings or sound cuentavueltas serving information to our ear. Still, both turbo engines also show one different response. He 1.6 TCe Renault It is also generally smooth and refined, but exhibits somewhat abrupt transition going from low to medium engine speeds, which diminishes some pleasure to use. Pushed forward almost from idle, but his response is more like classical and sudden “kick” turbo supercharged blocks of yesteryear, which also contrasts with the more progressive 1.4 EcoTSI of Ateca, a highly refined engine, you feel very good for softness, noisiness, elasticity …

But let’s get to the numbers. In our dyno, the Mazda CX-5 and have failed to Ateca Seat official values -he Seat although it has given a 5 hp less if it has exceeded the number of par- while the Kadjar registered 10 extra CV -the real difference with Ateca would be nearly 30 CV– but it was precisely the model of Renault heaviest when passing through the scales, to overcome the Seat 88 kg, the lightest of the three, who can take advantage of their shorter more compact dimensions It’s almost 20 cm and 8 lower than the Mazda, the big-.

BENEFITS	Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 165	Renault Kadjar 1.6 TCe 165	Ateca Seat 150 1.4 EcoTSI
Acel. 0-100 km / h	10,3 s	9.6 s	8.6 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	31.8 s	30,0 s	30.4 s
Loudness 100 km / h	67 dBA	67.2 dBA	66,5 dBA
Loudness 120 km / h	70.5 dBA	69.8 dBA	68.8 dBA
Braking from 120 km / h	57.7 m	56.9 m	53.3 m
Weight scale	1,455 kg	1,470 kg	1,382 kg

Ateca Seat, Mazda CX-5 and Renault Kadjar: performance

With all mentioned, the fastest to go from 0 to 100 km / h is the Seat Ateca, reversing only 8.6 seconds, by 9.6 and 10.3 of Kadjar CX-5; while completing the first kilometer Renault takes the lead in stopping the clock reference that barrier is 30 seconds, with 4 more tenths for the Seat and a mark of 31.8 for Mazda. Few objections, therefore accelerating from standstill to three, as even the Japanese covers the file.

Another story are the recoveries, they give us an idea of It is showing agility to meet every SUV overtaking. If we 4th 80 a120 km / h, the TCe Kadjar proves to be quite fast -7.8 s-, with his heels TSI Ateca -8,2- and CX-5 SKYACTIV-G and at a distance – 10,5-. 5th and 6th in the Seat takes the lead with good records without the Renault was too far away, although in certain maneuvers note that final development has a longer moderating their optimum pickup.

CONSUMPTION	Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 165	Renault Kadjar 1.6 TCe 165	Ateca Seat 150 1.4 EcoTSI
Consumption city	7.8 l / 100 km	8.0 l / 100 km	7.1 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	6,1 l / 100 km	6,8 l / 100 km	6,1 l / 100 km
average consumption	6,8 l / 100 km	7.3 l / 100 km	6.5 l / 100 km

If we want forward with solvency, he Mazda It will force us always play with change, bringing its high engine turns, because otherwise we will have to take things calmly. His speed jumps are correct, the problem lies in the nature of atmospheric commented engine.

Ateca Seat, Mazda CX-5 and Renault Kadjar: real consumption

And the overall performance you also have to measure it in efficiency and finally that manages to give a turn of the screw is the Ateca EcoTSI. As it does? As a technical approach engine representing a point of sophistication and is none other than the system that “off” two cylinders (closed exhaust valves and intake and fuel is injected) in favorable driving situations, for example when we filmed at rates maintained with little pressure on the accelerator. The result is figures consumption it achieves, because everything just adding so getting to show that Ateca Seat EcoTSI is the saver of the three, with a actual average expenditure 6.5 liter, compared to 6.8 liters measured for the CX-5 or 7.3 of 1.6 TCe Kadjar. With these versions of gasoline, if you’re smooth driving and go for good road layouts you can see amazing averages just over 5 liters, but if you do a demanding use consumption will skyrocket exponentially.

By taking the highway, a few kilometers suffice to ascertain the these family-oriented SUV. Rolling roads to tourist cruises first class, one of them is exemplary in terms of ride comfort offered, as well as poise and nobility of reactions that make gala. In these versions of gasoline, much like the sound vibrations from the engine completely go unnoticed by the occupants, and only the largest footwear CX-5 has sometimes generated more rugoso- -on ​​asphalt little more road noise, too its control system involuntary change lanes, with correction function, it seemed overly intrusive.

SPACE	Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 165	Renault Kadjar 1.6 TCe 165	Ateca Seat 150 1.4 EcoTSI
front width	147 cm	144 cm	144 cm
rear width	140 cm	138 cm	139 cm
front height	95/100 cm	91/96 cm	98/104 cm
rear height	96 cm	93 cm	101 cm
Legroom	79 cm	73 cm	79 cm
Trunk	530 liters	475 liters	535 liters

Ateca Seat, Mazda CX-5 and Renault Kadjar: Behavior

If avivamos the walking pace, trying to force the issue -sobrepasando its natural approach we stumbled upon a something softer suspensions in Mazda and the Renault, so that a somewhat firmer adjustment helps to highlight the dynamic cornering poise of Ateca, with a greater sense of control. The truth is that the behavior of SUV Seat is gratifyingly conventional in any situation, feel and attitude, with very good results in terms of stability.

This does not mean you can not go like, for example, the wheel of Kadjar, presenting a quite neutral attitude in their reactions, but without effectiveness Ateca and showing a touch of oldest car. He CX-5 also it has been a reference search. In addition, with the recent update by the brand incorporates changes to chassis and suspension, even now comes standard function G-Vectoring Control, to improve guiding precision and smooth acceleration changes longitudinal and transverse more patents in winding zones. Note that is a very progressive and noble in their movements SUV, and all controls hooked by his touch, but this time we have also encountered more power than the Seat, which remained accurate trajectories direction, even their brakes have been those who have been less potent in its ability to stop the car in the three units tested, better note as well for the model of the Spanish brand able to take between 3 and 4 meters away rivals braking demanding from 120 km / h.

Ateca Seat, Mazda CX-5 and Renault Kadjar: design and interior

There is no doubt that the Mazda exterior image is the most attractive. It has recently been updated and conveys freshness, modernity and elegance. Changes have also come inside to convey a sense of higher quality and, of course, our CX-5 with Zenith finish is outstanding in this regard. At Ateca the great work done inside is also perceived to be the Kadjar the less bright in materials and presentation, being somewhat below its rivals and also betting on a simpler design.

And in livability, Japanese larger size SUV It does not result in a victory for space. It is a comprehensive model, with good rear seats, but the Ateca calca virtually all its dimensions, even offers some more vertical clearance front and rear. The Kadjar defends correctly, but the space for the legs of passengers of the second row is smaller. Good capacity trunk also for SUV Seat and Mazda, with about 50 liters less luggage space in the Renault, which gives enough play in the loading zone, but with the presence of a prominent beam at the bottom and a somewhat narrower gate, also relegates him in this section.

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