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SEAT Arona vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or Volvo XC40?

SEAT Arona vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo XC40

5 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • only slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Arona is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,205 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

XC40

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 Volvo XC40 offers visibly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 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 significantly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries very slightly more – 532 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona stands well ahead of its rival 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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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 blends Scandinavian design with practical versatility, offering a compact luxury crossover that feels composed and easy to live with. It’s refined and focused on safety with a high-quality interior, making it a smart choice for daily city driving and weekend escapes.

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Reviews Volvo XC40

5 (6 Reviews)
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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

Delivered a few days ago — a radical change after 5 VW Golfs, most recently a T‑Roc.

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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 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
148 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the SEAT Arona have?

The SEAT Arona is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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