Seat Arosa 1997

This generation of Seat Arosa has been produced from November, 1997 to January, 2001. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Seat is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.0 to 1.4 litres and power of from 50 to 100 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.7 litres and power of from 60 to 75 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Seat Arosa 1997 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.8 to 7.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.3 to 4.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Seat Arosa 1997 petrol engine version is Seat Arosa 1.0, consuming 5.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Seat Arosa 1997 diesel - Seat Arosa 1.4 TDi for 100 kilometers consumes 4.3 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Seat Arosa real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +4% for petrol engines and +7% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Seat Arosa modification.

Seat Arosa 1997 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 139 to 181 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 118 grams per kilometer. From Seat Arosa with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Seat Arosa 1.0 which produces an average of 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10 seconds has Seat Arosa 1.4 16V version, conversely the tardiest one is Seat Arosa 1.0 reaching this speed only in 17.4 seconds. The maximum top speed is 188 km/h for the 1.4 petrol 100 hp version (Seat Arosa 1.4 16V).

Lenght of Seat Arosa is 354 cm, it is very small car. Seat Arosa gross weight is from 1360 to 1445 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 15 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Seat Arosa trunk space is 130 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 790 litres.

This Seat is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 800 €. Users calculated Seat Arosa 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1700 € cost per year and 0.29 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 42%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 31% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Seat Arosa for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Seat Arosa prices and costs.

Seat Arosa modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Seat Arosa 1997 1.0

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 50 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Arosa 1997 1.4

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Arosa 1997 1.4 Automatic

Only version with automatic transmission

1.4 Petrol 60 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Seat Arosa 1999 1.4 16V Oct 1999 — Jan 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10 seconds

1.4 Petrol 100 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Arosa 2000 1.4 TDi Jan 2000 — Jan 2001

Most powerfull diesel version (75 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.4 Diesel 75 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Arosa 1998 1.7 SDi Jan 1998 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.7 Diesel 60 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (5)

Seat Arosa prices

Seat Arosa 1997 - 2001 hatchback price in Latvia is from 500 € to 1500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Seat Arosa price is average - Seat Arosa is approximately for 16 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1997 - 2001 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Seat Arosa 1999 price 500 € 1000 € 1500 €
Seat Arosa 1998 price 700 € 700 € 700 €
Seat Arosa 1997 price 600 € 700 € 900 €

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Seat Arosa reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Seat Arosa reliability is above average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2012 defects were detected in an average of 25.1 percent of Seat Arosa of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.8%.

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Seat Arosa 1997 features (options)

Percentage of Seat Arosa with corresponding feature (option)

Adjustable steering wheel
58%
Metallic paint
36%
Conditioning
14%

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