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SEAT Arona vs Kia Niro comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 138 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or Kia Niro?

SEAT Arona vs Kia Niro: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more efficient
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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

Arona

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Arona is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Kia Niro costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,434 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro uses 4.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Niro

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 Arona offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Niro delivers barely more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Arona

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 clearly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,474 kg. The difference is around 286 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries somewhat more – 522 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona 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 £20,700
Arona

SEAT Arona

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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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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Reviews SEAT Arona

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Jorge Soares
29 May 2026, 20:19:35

É um excelente crossover...
Tem uma imagem desportiva e está bem equipado a nível de segurança e de tecnologia...
Tem uma óptima posição de condução...
É muito divertido de conduzir...
Só tenho pena de não trazer de fábrica o pneu sobresselente...

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Jorge Soares
26 Mar 2026, 01:31:22

Comprei há 2 meses o Seat Arona novo DE 95 cv... ´Trata-se da versão base...
Estou muito contente com o mesmo...
Tem um ótima posição elevada da condução, é económico, tem uma bagageira com uma boa capacidade de arrumação...
Considero que este B Suv tem uma aparência bem desportiva e atraente...
Só tenho pena deste carro não ter instalados de fábrica os faróis dianteiros de nevoeiro, nem a câmara de ré acho que isto faz muita falta a nível da segurança da condução... Só a versão superior do carro é que traz instalada isto tudo...

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Kia Niro

The Kia Niro is a practical crossover that blends economy and everyday versatility without sacrificing comfort. With a roomy, well-laid-out cabin and calm, composed handling, it’s an easy-to-live-with choice for commuters and families.

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Reviews Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Wolfgang Schäfer
21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
102 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
138 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
102 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the SEAT Arona have?

The SEAT Arona is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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