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SEAT Arona Guide | Design, Cost, Size, What does it compare against, is the boot large enough to fit a buggy?

SEAT Arona Guide | Design, Cost, Size, What does it compare against, is the boot large enough to fit a buggy?

When it comes to the new crossover SEAT Arona, it comes with all new front bumpers, front grill, front spoilers, Fog Lamps design, illuminated air vents, full LED headlights, rear seat lights and new 18 inch alloy wheels - to name only a few of the updates.

It isn’t just the exterior that has had a makeover either. With the inside getting a new interactive digital cockpit display, a 9.2-inch floating infotainment display with navigation system built in, wireless Full Link, SEAT connect, adaptive cruise control and lane assist.

Consequently, what more could you want from this family compact SUV? So let's explore what this family Crossover SUV compares against, and if you can fit a child's pushchair in its boot.

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SEAT Arona exterior design

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SEAT Arona interior design

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What cars are similar to the SEAT Arona?

The SEAT Arona is similar to the Peugeot 2008, Volkswagen T-Cross or the Renault Captur.

How these cars differ can be seen below:

Metric SEAT Arona Peugeot 2008 Volkswagen T Cross Renault Captur
Car type Small / Compact SUV Small / Compact SUV Small / Compact SUV Small / Compact SUV
Height 1,552 mm 1,550 mm 1,584 mm 1,576 mm - 1,585 mm
Width 1,780 mm 1,770 mm 1,760 mm - 1,782 mm 1,797 mm
Length 4,138 mm 4,300 mm 4,108 mm - 4,235 mm 4,227 mm
Turning Circle 10.60 Metres 10 Metres 10.6 Metres 10.4 Metres
Fuel tank capacity 40 litres 41 Litres to 44 Litres 40 Litres 39 Litres to 45 Litres
Boot space 400 Litres 434 Litres to 1,467 Litres 455 Litres to 1,281 Litres 422 Litres to 1,118 Litres
Number of doors 5 5 5 5
Number of seats 5 5 5 5

Can you fit a buggy in SEAT Arona?

The SEAT Arona's boot size is large for a compact SUV. Consequently, it should be able to fit most child's buggies with ease.

How big is the boot on the SEAT Arona?

The SEAT Arona has around 400 Litres of boot space. Enough to fit in roughly 8, 50 litre suitcases.

Is the SEAT Arona bigger than the Ibiza?

The SEAT Arona is bigger than an Ibiza based on the following stats. Arona: 1,552 mm high and 4,138 mm long, whereas the SEAT Ibiza is: 1,444 mm high, and 4,059 mm long.

Is the SEAT Arona smaller than the Ateca?

The SEAT Ateca tends to be bigger than an Arona. This is based on the following stats. Arona: 1,552 mm high and 4,138 mm long, whereas the SEAT Ateca is: 1,625 mm high, and 4,381 mm long.

Which is bigger SEAT Leon or SEAT Arona?

The SEAT Arona is taller; however, the SEAT Leon is longer than an Arona. This is based on the following stats. Arona: 1,552 mm high and 4,138 mm long, whereas the SEAT Leon is: 1,437 mm - 1,456 mm high, and 4,368 mm - 4,642 mm long.

SEAT Arona front view
SEAT Arona Green side view

How many SEAT Arona Model Versions are there?

The new SEAT Arona comes with 5 main model versions. These consist of:

  • SEAT Arona SE
  • SEAT Arona SE Technology
  • SEAT Arona SE Edition
  • SEAT Arona FR
  • SEAT Arona FR Edition

How do the different versions of the SEAT Arona differ from each other? Let's find out.

SEAT Arona SE Features

The SEAT Arona SE comes with the standard features below plus the following:

  • 17 inch dynamic machined alloy wheels
  • 8 inch digital cockpit
  • 8.25 inch colour touchscreen media system
  • Air conditioning
  • Black roof rails
  • Contrast roof
  • ECO LED headlights
  • Electric front and rear windows
  • Electrically adjustable door mirrors
  • Full Link smartphone integration
  • Leather multifunctional steering wheel
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear spoiler
  • SEAT CONNECT

How much does the SEAT Arona SE cost?

The SEAT Arona SE costs from £20,960.

SEAT Arona SE Technology features

The SEAT Arona SE Technology comes with the standard features below plus the following:

  • 17 inch dynamic machined alloy wheels
  • 8 inch digital cockpit
  • Climate Control
  • ECO LED headlights
  • Leather multifunctional steering wheel
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Satellite navigation with 9.25 inch display
  • SEAT Connect
  • Wireless phone charger

How much does the SEAT Arona SE Technology cost?

The SEAT Arona SE Technology costs from £21,960.

SEAT Arona SE Edition features

The SEAT Arona SE Edition comes with the standard features below plus the following:

  • 8.25 inch touchscreen display
  • Climatronic
  • Dark tinted rear windows
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Electrically Adjustable Door Mirrors
  • Full Link Smartphone Integration
  • Heated Door Mirrors
  • Keyless Entry
  • Metallic Paint
  • Remote Access with a 12 month subscription included
  • SEAT Connect: Safety, Service and Remote

How much does the SEAT Arona SE Edition cost?

The SEAT Arona SE Edition costs from £21,910.

SEAT Arona FR features

The SEAT Arona FR comes with the standard features below plus the following:

  • 17 inch dynamic alloy wheels
  • 8 inch digital cockpit
  • Chrome roof rails and window surrounds
  • Dual zone climate control
  • FR Exterior styling
  • FR steering wheel
  • Front fog lights
  • Front sport seats
  • Full LED headlights
  • LED rear lights
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear tinted windows
  • Satellite navigation with 9.25 inch display
  • Twin exhaust pipe styling

How much does the SEAT Arona FR cost?

The SEAT Arona FR costs from £24,375.

SEAT Arona FR Edition features

The SEAT Arona FR Edition comes with the standard features below plus the following:

  • 18 inch performance machined alloy wheels in Black and Grey
  • 8.25 inch Touchscreen display
  • Comfort Front SEATs
  • Dark tinted rear windows
  • Electrically Adjustable Door Mirrors
  • Heated Door Mirrors
  • Keyless Entry
  • Metallic Paint
  • Microsuede Seats
  • Remote Access with a 12 month subscription included
  • SEAT Connect: Safety, Service and Remote

How much does the SEAT Arona FR Edition cost?

The SEAT Arona FR Edition costs from £24,540.

What equipment comes as standard with a New SEAT Arona?

The following tends to come as standard with a new SEAT Arona:

  • 17 inch dynamic 26 / 2 Machined alloy wheels with 205 / 55 R17 tyres
  • 8 inch Digital Cockpit
  • 8.25 inch Touchscreen display
  • Air conditioning
  • Airbag on driver and front passenger side, without knee airbag, with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Bi-colour roof
  • Black roof rails
  • Black window trim
  • Bluetooth® audio streaming with handsfree system
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Cruise control
  • DAB (digital audio broadcasting)
  • Dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Double boot floor
  • Driver sun visor with mirror and card holder
  • Passenger sunvisor with mirror
  • ECO LED automatic headlights and LED daytime running lights
  • Electrically adjustable door mirrors
  • Electronic stability control (ESC)
  • Emergency tyre repair kit
  • Exterior Equipment
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front courtesy light with front reading light
  • Full Link smartphone integration (Mirror Link, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto) with USB Type C cable for Apple and Android devices
  • Functional and mechanical
  • Halogen taillights
  • Height adjustable driver's and front passenger's seat
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Hidden exhaust pipe
  • Interior Chrome Pack
  • Interior equipment
  • Leather steering wheel & gear knob
  • LED license plate lighting
  • Rear fog light
  • Remote central locking with deadlocks
  • Safety and Security
  • SEAT Connect: Safety, Service and Remote
  • Seats and trim
  • Side airbag in front with curtain airbag
  • Side and rear windows in heat insulating glass
  • Six speakers
  • Split folding rear seats (60 / 40)
  • Three height adjustable rear headrests
  • USB type C sockets (data only)
  • Wheels and Tyres

What colours does a SEAT Arona come in?

A SEAT Arona comes in the following colours:

  • Desire red with Magnetic Grey roof
  • Desire red with Midnight Black roof
  • Desire red
  • Emocion red with Magnetic Grey roof
  • Emocion red with Midnight Black roof
  • Emocion Red
  • Magnetic Grey with Black roof
  • Magnetic Grey with Grey and White
  • Magnetic Grey
  • Midnight Black and White
  • Midnight Black with Magnetic Grey roof
  • Midnight Black
  • Mountain Green with Magnetic Grey roof
  • Mountain Green with Midnight Black roof
  • Mountain Green with White roof
  • Mountain Green
  • Nevada White with Magnetic Black roof
  • Nevada White with Magnetic Grey roof
  • Nevada White
  • Nevada White
  • Sapphire Blue with Magnetic Grey roof
  • Sapphire Blue with Midnight Black roof
  • Sapphire Blue with White roof
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Urban Silver with Magnetic Grey roof
  • Urban Silver with Midnight Grey roof
  • Urban Silver
  • White with Magnetic Grey roof
  • White with Midnight Black roof
  • White

Pictures of the new SEAT Arona

See images of the new SEAT Arona below. 

SEAT Arona Cabin
SEAT Arona rear lights

Still Not sure if the SEAT Arona is the right Crossover SUV for you?

If you are still not sure if this SUV is the right car for you, then please contact our dedicated Seat team today as we are here to help.

03 January 2023

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