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SEAT Arona vs Lotus Eletre comparison
Compare performance (150 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or Lotus Eletre?
SEAT Arona vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,005 £.
Eletre
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 768 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 735 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 substantially lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,377 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 288 L.
When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries very slightly more – 522 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Lotus Eletre 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.
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Lotus Eletre
SEAT Arona
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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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Lotus Eletre
The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.
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SEAT Arona
Lotus Eletre
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
400 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,103 mm
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Width
1,780 mm
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Width
2,060 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 150 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
SEAT
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Brand
Lotus
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