Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs SEAT Arona – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

SEAT Arona has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19300 £, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon costs 24300 £. That’s a price difference of around 5032 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona manages with 5.40 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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 SEAT Arona has a barely noticeable edge – offering 150 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 8.40 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Arona performs minimal better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon pulls barely noticeable stronger with 253 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the SEAT Arona is a bit lighter – 1188 kg compared to 1335 kg. The difference is around 147 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers clearly perceptible more room – 625 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs noticeable better – up to 1694 L, which is about 414 L more than the SEAT Arona.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Arona barely noticeable takes the win – 522 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

All in all, the SEAT Arona shows itself to be slightly ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.