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SEAT Arona vs Ford Focus comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 27,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or Ford Focus?

SEAT Arona vs Ford Focus: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.9 (2 Reviews)
rate
  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Ford Focus costs 27,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus uses 4.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Focus

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 Ford Focus offers substantially more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Arona

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 somewhat lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,330 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Arona offers only slightly more boot space – 400 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries only slightly more – 560 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus 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 £27,500
Focus

Ford Focus

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 8 L/100km
SEAT Arona
Ford Focus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a cheeky urban crossover that mixes sharp styling with sensible practicality, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want personality without fuss. It’s zippy in traffic, comfortable enough for daily driving, and brings enough character to make routine journeys feel a little more fun.

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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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SEAT Arona
Ford Focus

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
117 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
392 L
Length
-
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
495 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Ford
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