SEAT Arona vs VW Touareg – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Arona has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19300 £, while the VW Touareg costs 63200 £. That’s a price difference of around 43925 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touareg manages with 2.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.40 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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 Touareg has a decisively edge – offering 462 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.40 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Arona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the SEAT Arona is clearly lighter – 1188 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 871 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers convincingly more room – 810 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs evident better – up to 1800 L, which is about 520 L more than the SEAT Arona.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg distinct takes the win – 751 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

All in all, the VW Touareg shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.