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Seat Arona · Facelift 2025 1.5 TSIvsKia XCeed · Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI

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

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Seat Arona · Facelift 2025

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2025-present
VS

Kia XCeed · Facelift 2026

1.6 T-GDI

150 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,193 kg
    2,630 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSIKiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,193kg2,630lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
44.7s
Calculated
70.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
170Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,164mm164in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,538mm61in
1,495mm59in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
174mm7in
-
Trunk volume
400L
426L
Max trunk volume-
1,378L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSIKia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSIKiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.7 s
70.7 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
1,193 kg
2,630 lb
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
203 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI8.3 s
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI and Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI and Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI: 0.9 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
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
667 km
414 mi
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
725 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
203 km/h
126 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
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,164 mm
163.9 in
Height
1,538 mm
60.6 in
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
426 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 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
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI 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
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.3 s
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.7 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
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSIKiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.7 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,193 kg
2,630 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,164 mm
163.9 in
Height
1,538 mm
60.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
426 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
725 km
450 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
426 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSIKia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI

  • Is 277 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI

  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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