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SEAT Arona vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or VW Crafter?

SEAT Arona vs VW Crafter: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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VW Crafter

  • moderately 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.

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 VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,424 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona uses 5.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Crafter

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 Crafter offers moderately more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers clearly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Arona

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is clearly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 884 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries significantly more – 2,994 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,472 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona 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.

from £20,700
Arona

SEAT Arona

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, 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 Crafter

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VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 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
-
co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
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Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
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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