Car comparison

Seat Arona · Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

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 Tiguan III

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-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
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,193kg2,630lb
1,616kg3,563lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
46.9s
Calculated
56.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg 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
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,153mm164in
4,539mm179in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,859mm73in
Height
1,552mm61in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,676mm105in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
652L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
55L

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 Tiguan III 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.9 s
56.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.6 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
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
1,616 kg
3,563 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
210 km/h
130 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI9.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: 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
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: 1.4 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
859 km
534 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
210 km/h
130 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.1 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,193 kg
2,630 lb
1,616 kg
3,563 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
859 km
534 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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.

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 Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Is 423 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 252 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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