Volkswagen T-Roc 2018 vs Seat Arona 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen T-Roc is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen T-Roc engine produces 35 HP more power than Seat Arona, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Seat Arona. Thanks to more power Volkswagen T-Roc reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Seat Arona is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen T-Roc consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Arona, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen T-Roc could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen T-Roc consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Arona. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen T-Roc gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 161 mm (6.3 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Seat Arona can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Seat Arona version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.54 m | |
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Volkswagen T-Roc is larger. Volkswagen T-Roc is 10 cm longer than the Seat Arona, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen T-Roc is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1280 litres | |
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Volkswagen T-Roc has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen T-Roc has 45 litres more trunk space than the Seat Arona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen T-Roc (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen T-Roc is 0.5 metres more than that of the Seat Arona, which means Volkswagen T-Roc can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen T-Roc has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Arona has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen T-Roc, so Volkswagen T-Roc quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 16 400 | |
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