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SEAT Arona vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or VW Amarok?

SEAT Arona vs VW Amarok: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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VW Amarok

  • clearly more power
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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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,537 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona uses 5.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok offers clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 350 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 2,262 kg. The difference is around 1,074 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries substantially more – 983 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 461 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

4.8 (6 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...

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Commuter (short/medium distance)
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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the SEAT Arona have?

The SEAT Arona is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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