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Seat Arona · Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 200d

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

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Seat Arona · Facelift 2021

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-2025
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

GLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • 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
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,193kg2,630lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
46.9s
Calculated
58.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
741km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,153mm164in
4,412mm174in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,552mm61in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
400L
427L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,422L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
43L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200dPowerTorque
  • Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d3,400-4,400 rpm1,400-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.9 s
58.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 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
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
1,193 kg
2,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
1,585 kg
3,494 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 20211.5 TSI
210 km/h
130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d: 0.6 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 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d: 0.8 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 20211.5 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
800 km
497 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
741 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
208 km/h
129 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 20211.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,153 mm
163.5 in
Height
1,552 mm
61.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 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 20211.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 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 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.8 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 20211.5 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,193 kg
2,630 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
4,153 mm
163.5 in
Height
1,552 mm
61.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
741 km
461 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 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 Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Is 392 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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