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SEAT Ateca vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,100 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or SEAT Arona?

SEAT Ateca vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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SEAT Arona

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Arona is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,405 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Arona

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Ateca

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 terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is slightly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries barely more – 525 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ateca is slightly 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.

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Ateca

SEAT Ateca

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Reviews SEAT Ateca

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 144 g/km
co2
120 - 132 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
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
516 - 525 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
SEAT
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the SEAT Ateca?

The SEAT Ateca is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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