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SEAT Arona vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or Aston Martin DBX?

SEAT Arona vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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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.

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

Arona

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 Arona is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 148,157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona uses 5.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

DBX

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 Aston Martin DBX offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 577 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm more.

Arona

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is significantly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 1,132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers a bit more boot space – 491 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries markedly more – 710 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona is clearly superior 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 Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
SEAT Arona
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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SEAT Arona
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Aston Martin
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