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Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVOvsAUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Arona

1.5 TSI EVO

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

1.4 TFSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    205 km/h
    127 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,149 kg
    2,533 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatArona1.5 TSI EVOAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,149kg2,533lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
55.4s
Calculated
70.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
1,103km686mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,138mm163in
4,388mm173in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,552mm61in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,503mm59in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,486mm59in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
190mm7in
-
Trunk volume
400L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,365L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
64L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVOAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatArona1.5 TSI EVOAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
55.4 s
70.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
1,149 kg
2,533 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
205 km/h
127 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
204 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO8.0 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
784 km
487 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
1,103 km
686 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
205 km/h
127 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
204 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,138 mm
162.9 in
Height
1,552 mm
61.1 in
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.0 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatArona1.5 TSI EVOAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,149 kg
2,533 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,138 mm
162.9 in
Height
1,552 mm
61.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
1,103 km
686 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Arona 1.5 TSI EVOAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO

  • Is 256 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 319 km (198 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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