Car comparison

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVOvsVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

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

Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatArona1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,149kg2,533lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
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Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 193 km/h / 120 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
55.4s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,138mm163in
4,194mm165in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,552mm61in
1,601mm63in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,503mm59in
-
Rear track
1,486mm59in
-
Ground clearance
190mm7in
-
Trunk volume
400L
367L
Max trunk volume
1,280L
1,192L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI: 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatArona1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
55.4 s
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Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
87 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
1,310 kg
2,888 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
195 km/h
121 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO and Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI: 0.3 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO and Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI: 0.6 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
702 km
436 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
195 km/h
121 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatArona1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Lightness
1,149 kg
2,533 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 EVOVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO

  • Is 161 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 33 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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