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SEAT Arona KJ7 vs Volkswagen Tera I: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

SEAT Arona KJ7

SEAT · 2017–present

Arona KJ7

C PI 481

Power
85 kW116 PS
0–100 km/h
10.0 s
Top speed
195 km/h
Kerb mass
1,213 kg

Version spec sheet

Volkswagen Tera I

Volkswagen · 2025–present

Tera I

C PI 483

Power
85 kW116 PS
0–100 km/h
10.0 s
Top speed
195 km/h
Kerb mass
1,154 kg

Version spec sheet

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Arona KJ7 1 Tera I 1

  • Family Arona KJ7 Boot: 400 l vs 350 l
  • City Too close to call Length: 4,153 mm vs 4,100 mm
  • Performance Tera I Power per tonne: 74 kW/t vs 70 kW/t
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Crossover vs Front-wheel drive · Crossover

In plain words

SEAT Arona KJ7 is 53 mm longer than Volkswagen Tera I (4,153 mm vs 4,100 mm). Volkswagen Tera I is lighter by 59 kg (1,154 kg vs 1,213 kg). SEAT Arona KJ7 has the bigger boot: 400 l against 350 l. SEAT Arona KJ7 is the older design (from 2017); Volkswagen Tera I arrived in 2025. On the catalog figures, the SEAT Arona KJ7 is the pick for family; the Volkswagen Tera I is the pick for performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatArona KJ7Tera I
PIC · 481C · 483
Power 39 41
Grip 40 40
Handling 65 63
Top speed 37 37
Launch 32 32

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Tera I1.0 TSI manual · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 16.98 sat 129 km/h
  2. 2 Arona KJ71.0 TSI 115 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 17.15 sat 129 km/h · +0.17 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Arona KJ7 · Tera I
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,566 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,153 mmLength 13 ft 8 in1,537 mm5 ft 1 inWheelbase 2,566 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,100 mmLength 13 ft 5 in1,575 mm5 ft 2 in
Arona KJ7Tera I
Length 4,153 mm163.5 in 4,100 mm161.4 in −53 mm −2.1 in −1.3%
Width 1,780 mm70.1 in 1,783 mm70.2 in +3 mm +0.1 in +0.2%
Height 1,537 mm60.5 in 1,575 mm62.0 in +38 mm +1.5 in +2.5%
Wheelbase 2,566 mm101.0 in 2,566 mm101.0 in
Kerb weight 1,213 kg2,674 lb 1,154 kg2,544 lb −59 kg −130 lb −4.9%
Boot 400 l14.1 cu ft 350 l12.4 cu ft −50 l −1.8 cu ft −12.5%
Fuel tank 40 l10.6 gal US 49 l12.9 gal US +9 l +2.4 gal US +22.5%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Arona KJ7 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

SEAT Arona KJ7Volkswagen Tera I
General
Version 1.0 TSI 115 · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 1.0 TSI manual · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS)
Production years 2017–present 2025–present
Body Crossover Crossover
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country Spain Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp
Power, all versions 66–110 kW (90–150 PS) 89–148 hp 52–87 kW (71–118 PS) 70–117 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 200 Nm 148 lb-ft Better 165 Nm 122 lb-ft
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 10.0 s 10.0 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 195 km/h 121 mph 195 km/h 121 mph
Power per tonne 70 kW/t 85 hp/ton calculated 74 kW/t 90 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 999 cc · 3 cyl 1.0 l 3 cyl
Gearbox 6-speed manual 5-speed manual
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,153 mm 163.5 in 4,100 mm 161.4 in
Width 1,780 mm 70.1 in 1,783 mm 70.2 in
Height 1,537 mm 60.5 in 1,575 mm 62.0 in
Wheelbase 2,566 mm 101.0 in 2,566 mm 101.0 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,213 kg 2,674 lb 1,154 kg 2,544 lb Better
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 400 l 14.1 cu ft Better 350 l 12.4 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 40 l 10.6 gal US 49 l 12.9 gal US Better
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 5.3 l/100 km 44.4 mpg US No data
CO₂ 120 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €1,390/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 755 km 469 mi estimated No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2017) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.