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Fiat 500 vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or SEAT Arona?

Fiat 500 vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter

SEAT Arona

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

500

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the SEAT Arona costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,566 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Arona

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Arona offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Arona delivers slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SEAT Arona offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is very slightly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,188 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Arona offers substantially more boot space – 400 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries visibly more – 522 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £20,700
Arona

SEAT Arona

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a cheeky urban crossover that mixes sharp styling with sensible practicality, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want personality without fuss. It’s zippy in traffic, comfortable enough for daily driving, and brings enough character to make routine journeys feel a little more fun.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Jorge Soares
26 Mar 2026, 01:31:22

Comprei há 2 meses o Seat Arona novo DE 95 cv... ´Trata-se da versão base...
Estou muito contente com o mesmo...
Tem um ótima posição elevada da condução, é económico, tem uma bagageira com uma boa capacidade de arrumação...
Considero que este B Suv tem uma aparência bem desportiva e atraente...
Só tenho pena deste carro não ter instalados de fábrica os faróis dianteiros de nevoeiro, nem a câmara de ré acho que isto faz muita falta a nível da segurança da condução... Só a versão superior do carro é que traz instalada isto tudo...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
SEAT
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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