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Hyundai Tucson vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or SEAT Arona?

Hyundai Tucson vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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SEAT Arona

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably 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

Tucson

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.

SEAT Arona is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Arona

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers noticeably more torque with 379 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is noticeably lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson 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 £31,300
Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 70 km
Hyundai Tucson
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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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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Hyundai Tucson
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SEAT
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