Renault Arkana vs SEAT Ateca – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Ateca has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £, while the Renault Arkana costs 28500 £. That’s a price difference of around 3352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Arkana manages with 4.70 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Ateca has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 150 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Renault Arkana takes 10.80 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca performs to a small extent better – reaching 202 km/h, while the Renault Arkana tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca pulls convincingly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the SEAT Ateca is somewhat lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1510 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers barely noticeable more room – 510 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs noticeable better – up to 1604 L, which is about 341 L more than the Renault Arkana.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca somewhat takes the win – 525 kg compared to 451 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

All in all, the SEAT Ateca shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.