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SEAT Arona vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or Lotus Emira?

SEAT Arona vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona uses 5.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 256 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Arona

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SEAT Arona offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is visibly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Arona offers considerably more boot space – 400 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries significantly more – 522 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 292 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 (3 Reviews)
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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the SEAT Arona have?

The SEAT Arona is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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