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SEAT Arona facelift Crossover (2021)

11% Neofiliac67% External
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Product Overview

SEAT Arona facelift is an entry-level subcompact crossover in production from 2021. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 1.5 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift, little has changed. There are only minimal cosmetic updates that hardly made an impact.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Seat Arona is hardly the "offroader" that Seat would like you to think.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 11% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Cheap to purchase
Cons
  • Poor performance
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • Poor handling
  • Poor suspension setup

What external reviewers found***

External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good standard equipment
  • Decent infotainment tech
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Improved tech
  • More fun to drive
Cons
  • Not as spacious as rivals
  • Not as practical as rivals
  • More expensive than before
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Specifications

1.0 TGI 901.0 TSI 1101.0 TSI 110 DSG1.0 TSI 951.5 TSI 150 DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity282 L / 10.0 cu-ft ~ 1162 L / 41.0 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt
Fuel Capacity9.0 L / 2.4 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal
Passengers5
Payload484 kg / 1067 lbs589 kg / 1299 lbs582 kg / 1283 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs577 kg / 1272 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 256x22 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mm
Brakes | RearDrum, 228x42 mmDisc, 230x9 mmDisc, 230x9 mmDrum, 228x42 mmDisc, 230x9 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent
Tire Size205/60 R16 92H, 205/55 R17 91V, 215/45 R18 89V205/60 R16 92H, 205/55 R17 91V, 215/45 R18 89V205/60 R16 92H, 205/55 R17 91V, 215/45 R18 89V205/60 R16 92H, 205/55 R17 91V, 215/45 R18 89V205/55 R17 91V, 215/45 R18 89V
Turning Circle10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height1552 mm / 61.1 in
Size | Length4153 mm / 163.5 in
Size | Width1780 mm / 70.1 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1513.0 mm / 59.6 in
Track Width | Rear1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Weight1236.0 kg / 2724.9 lbs1141.0 kg / 2515.5 lbs1158.0 kg / 2553.0 lbs1110.0 kg / 2447.1 lbs1193.0 kg / 2630.1 lbs
Wheel Size6J x 16 ET45, 6.5J x 17 ET48, 7J x 18 ET476J x 16 ET45, 6.5J x 17 ET48, 7J x 18 ET476J x 16 ET45, 6.5J x 17 ET48, 7J x 18 ET476J x 16 ET45, 6.5J x 17 ET48, 7J x 18 ET476.5J x 17 ET48, 7J x 18 ET47
Wheelbase2566 mm / 101.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h13.2 sec10.3 sec10.1 sec11.5 sec8.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph12.5 sec9.8 sec9.6 sec10.9 sec7.8 sec
CO2 Emission96 g/km114 g/km113 g/km113 g/km115 g/km
Fuel Economy4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph
Towing Capacity590 kg / 1301 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)610 kg / 1345 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)590 kg / 1301 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)630 kg / 1389 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6 AP
EngineDBYADLADLADKLADPCA
Engine | Bore74.5 mm / 2.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:111.5:111.5:111.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc
Engine | Power90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4000-5500 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output90.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in95.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in85.9 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 1800-3800 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed7-speed5-speed7-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomatic DSGManualAutomatic DSG

Production

Availability2021
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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 64%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The Arona was first to show that B-segment SUVs could have decent driving dynamics, as well as tick the important practicality, economy and budget boxes. Facelifts rarely bring any fundamental changes, so the Arona still feels essentially like a taller Ibiza. Like the interior, the driving experience is very much ‘tall Ibiza’ The higher of centre of gravity necessitates slightly higher spring rates, so it doesn’t breathe with the road quite as naturally as the hatchback.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent infotainment tech
  • Good standard equipment
Cons
  • Not as practical as rivals
  • Not as spacious as rivals

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
SEAT Arona facelift is a big step up from previous model. Smart new styling, a new interior and big tech upgrades make the latest Arona more appealing than ever. It's as good to drive as ever, but that comes at the expense of that firm ride. While the styling of the FR model gives it undeniable appeal, it's certainly a case of try before you buy.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • More fun to drive
  • Improved tech
Cons
  • More expensive than before

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References

  1. ^ Seat Arona 1.0 TSI FR 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/seat/arona/first-drives/seat-arona-10-tsi-fr-2021-uk-review. 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
  2. ^ New SEAT Arona 2021 review . [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/arona/356168/new-seat-arona-2021-review. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2022-08-13.

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