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SEAT Arona vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or VW ID.Polo?

SEAT Arona vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID.Polo

  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Arona is barely cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the VW ID.Polo costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 724 £.

ID.Polo

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 VW ID.Polo offers markedly more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.Polo delivers slightly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 40 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 noticeably lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers only slightly more boot space – 441 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries moderately more – 522 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo is decisively ahead 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 £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 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 (3 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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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