SEAT Arona vs Volvo XC40 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

SEAT Arona has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19300 £, while the Volvo XC40 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 17460 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona manages with 5.40 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 197 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Arona performs somewhat better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 pulls to a small extent stronger with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the SEAT Arona is significantly lighter – 1188 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers slightly more room – 452 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 performs minimal better – up to 1328 L, which is about 48 L more than the SEAT Arona.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC40 minimal takes the win – 532 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Our conclusion: The SEAT Arona proves to be wins solidly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, SEAT Arona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.