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Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Hatchback or SEAT Arona?

Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space
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SEAT Arona

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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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

Tipo Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Tipo Hatchback is marginally cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the SEAT Arona costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback uses 4.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 somewhat more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Tipo Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is moderately lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers marginally more boot space – 440 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries slightly more – 522 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona is barely ahead 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
Fiat Tipo Hatchback
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Tipo Hatchback

The Fiat Tipo is a sensible, spacious hatchback that prides itself on practical charm and everyday usability, perfect for buyers who want straightforward value rather than runway drama. It won’t turn heads for flash, but its comfortable ride, clever interior space and low-stress nature make it a smart, grown-up choice with a wink of character.

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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.

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Fiat Tipo Hatchback
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
-
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
SEAT
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