Car comparison

Seat Arona · Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

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

Volkswagen T-Cross

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

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
  • 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
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 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 TSIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,193kg2,630lb
1,249kg2,754lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
46.9s
Calculated
47.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,153mm164in
4,235mm167in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,552mm61in
1,584mm62in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
400L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,281L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI5,500 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.9 s
47.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
1,249 kg
2,754 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI8.2 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
769 km
478 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,193 kg
2,630 lb
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TSIVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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