SEAT Arona vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Q: How powerful is the SEAT Arona's engine?

Up to 150 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the SEAT Arona according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5.30 L.

Q: What is the SEAT Arona’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 400 L fit inside.

Q: What drivetrain options does the VW Tiguan have?

The VW Tiguan is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the VW Tiguan?

Up to 272 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the VW Tiguan according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.40 L.

Q: How far can the VW Tiguan go on a full charge?

The WLTP range is up to 126 km.

Q: How many kWh does the VW Tiguan’s battery hold?

The battery offers a capacity of 19.70 kWh.

Q: What are the VW Tiguan’s length, width and height?

Overall, the VW Tiguan is 4539 mm long, 1859 mm wide and 1656 mm high.

Compare performance (150 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20700 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or VW Tiguan?

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SEAT Arona

4.9 (1 Reviews)

VW Tiguan

4 (6 Reviews)

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan has a convincingly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, SEAT Arona is evident lighter – 1188 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers evident more room – 652 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan minimal takes the win – 533 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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.

SEAT Arona

VW Tiguan

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VW Tiguan

Price : 33300 - 51900 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity : 19.70 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.9 - 10.6 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 210 - 242 km/h
Torque : 220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Tiguan
Modell : Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF, Tiguan 1.5 eTSI, Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR, Tiguan 1.5 eHybrid OPF
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, D, E, F, B
Trim Level : R-Line 4MOTION DSG, DSG, Life DSG, ENERGY DSG, Elegance DSG, R-Line DSG, Life 4MOTION DSG, ENERGY 4MOTION DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG
Power kW : 96 - 200 kW
co2 : 32 - 190 g/km
Engine capacity : 1498 - 1984 cm3
Curb weight : 1599 - 1890 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 45 - 58 L
Trunk capacity : 490 - 652 L
Length : 4539 mm
Width : 1842 - 1859 mm
Height : 1656 - 1658 mm
Brand : VW
Max trunk capacity : 1486 - 1650 L
Payload : 460 - 533 kg

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SEAT Arona

4.9 (1 Reviews)

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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VW Tiguan

4 (6 Reviews)

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price 20700 - 30500 £	Price 33300 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L	Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 19.70 kWh
co2 120 - 132 g/km	co2 32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity -	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors -	Doors 5
Curb weight 1188 - 1268 kg	Curb weight 1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity 400 L	Trunk capacity 490 - 652 L
Length -	Length 4539 mm
Width 1780 mm	Width 1842 - 1859 mm
Height -	Height 1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1486 - 1650 L
Payload 502 - 522 kg	Payload 460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol	Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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 All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 95 - 150 HP	Power HP 130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.3 - 11.1 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed -	Max Speed 210 - 242 km/h
Torque 175 - 250 Nm	Torque 220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 70 - 110 kW	Power kW 96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3