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SeatArona (2018-)

Available new
Compact/Crossover SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
2018 model + 2021 update tested

£19,600Typical price

Test score

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Seat has joined the compact SUV party with its diminutive Arona. Launched in 2018, this five-door crossover is based on the Ibiza supermini but has a high-riding stance. It's designed to take on the likes of the Nissan Juke and Mini Countryman. Should you consider it? Read our full Seat Arona review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Dec 2025Last checked by Which?
May 2019First reviewed by Which?
Nov 2017Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Model reliability 5-9 years

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Brand reliability 0-4 years

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Petrol reliability

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General
Car body style	Compact/crossover SUV
Size and body style	Compact/Crossover SUV
Class	Compact/Small SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£19,600 - £26,520
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	45.6 to 49.6mpg
Length	4,138 to 4,153mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,780mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	1,950mm
Height	1,552mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	10.55 m
On sale date	01 November 2017
Model years tested	2018 model + 2021 update tested
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£13.74

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	1.0 TSI Xperience
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1-litre (110hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	40 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	13.74p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£60
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	135
Official fuel economy: WLTP	47.9 to 53.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1100kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	600kg
Engine test date	31 January 2022
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	1.0 TSI Excellence
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	1-litre (95hp)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	40 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	14.94p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£60
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	144
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	580kg
Engine test date	15 March 2019
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	1.0 EcoTSI Style
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1-litre (115hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	40 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	14.46p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£60
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	139
Official fuel economy: NEDC	57.6
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1100kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	590kg
Engine test date	16 May 2018
Car test programme	2017

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