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SEAT Arona vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or Lynk & Co 01?

SEAT Arona vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

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

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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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 Lynk & Co 01 offers considerably 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 Lynk & Co 01 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers clearly more torque with 535 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 285 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 significantly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 747 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers a bit more boot space – 466 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries clearly more – 522 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 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.

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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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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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Reviews SEAT Arona

4.9 (2 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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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Lynk & Co
What drivetrain options does the SEAT Arona have?

The SEAT Arona is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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