SEAT Arona
The SEAT Arona is a five-seat SUV produced from 2017, measuring 4,220 mm in length. It is available with petrol engines ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 cc displacement with 3 or 4 cylinders, achieving a top speed of 185 km/h. New registrations in Norway totalled 54 across 2019–2020, peaking at 50 in 2019 before dropping to 4 in 2020. For 2025 EU/EEA new registrations, the petrol variant emits 125 g/km CO₂ under WLTP testing, and five recall campaigns have been issued through EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2017 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 82 kW (111 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Petrol 125 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,216 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,000–1,500 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 3–4 |
| Top speed | 185 km/h |
| Length | 4,221 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,547 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the SEAT Arona registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (56,035 cars), engine power from 25 countries, kerb weight from 26 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of SEAT Arona registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
54 SEAT Arona cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2020, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 85 kW (114 hp) | 1,211 kg | 2019–2020 | 54 |
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of SEAT Arona cars registered for the first time across 27 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Spain | 20,279 |
| Germany | 16,208 |
| United Kingdom | 6,674 |
| Italy | 5,123 |
| France | 3,655 |
| Austria | 2,213 |
| Portugal | 2,049 |
| Belgium | 1,819 |
| Sweden | 950 |
| Poland | 831 |
| Ireland | 785 |
| Netherlands | 492 |
| Czechia | 308 |
| Denmark | 197 |
| Greece | 184 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Other SEAT models
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 89% of SEAT Aronas pass their MOT test first time, based on 38,471 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
5 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the SEAT Arona. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-06-26
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-12-03
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
As a result, the vehicle could roll, possibly leading to an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-12
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-08-01
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
There is therefore an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-07-27
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all SEAT recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the SEAT Arona?
- The SEAT Arona has a rated top speed of 185 km/h.
- How much power does the SEAT Arona have?
- The SEAT Arona produces 82 kW (111 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the SEAT Arona?
- The SEAT Arona is 4,221 mm long, 1,780 mm wide and 1,547 mm tall.
- How much does the SEAT Arona weigh?
- The SEAT Arona has a kerb weight of about 1,216 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the SEAT Arona?
- A new SEAT Arona registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 125 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, petrol).
- How many seats does the SEAT Arona have?
- The SEAT Arona has 5 seats.