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SEAT Arona vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or VW Tayron?

SEAT Arona vs VW Tayron: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW Tayron

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the VW Tayron costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,521 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Tayron

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 Tayron offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tayron delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 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 considerably lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,682 kg. The difference is around 494 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers substantially more boot space – 885 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 485 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries only slightly more – 573 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tayron 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.

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Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 123 km
SEAT Arona
VW Tayron

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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VW Tayron

The VW Tayron combines a roomy, practical interior with a composed, comfortable ride that suits both daily commuting and longer journeys. With a restrained, modern design and a focus on straightforward tech and safety, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want Volkswagen refinement without unnecessary flash.

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SEAT Arona
VW Tayron

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Price
40,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
33 - 192 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
497 - 573 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW
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