Comparison: length Seat Arona vs. competitors 2024

When the SEAT Arona burst onto the scene, it immediately said to the car world, 'Look at me!' And why wouldn't it? Its compact dimensions and city-friendly length make it stand out as much as a chocolate fireguard or a sandpaper pillow. The latest facelifted model from 2021-now extends to a length of 4153 mm—slightly longer than the pre-facelift version's 4138 mm—reflecting SEAT's attempts to give you just a smidge more car for your money. With a boot size that's as unchanged as an old dog's tricks, you can still fold the rear seats for a cargo-capable 1280 mm, but it's the length we're here to talk about.

Seat Arona - How has the length changed over the generations?

In terms of generations, we're not exactly watching a car evolve before our eyes. The changes in length are minimal, with a growth spurt of a whopping 15 mm in the latest 2021-now facelift. Every millimeter counts, perhaps in a parallel universe where ants are the dominant species and use SEAT Aronas as limousines. In our world, though, a 15 mm difference in vehicle length isn't going to turn your parking headaches into a zen garden of space.

The difference in length between first generation (KJ) from 2017 and last generation (Arona KJ (1. Facelift)) from 2021 is 1.5cm mm.
The length of the current generation of Arona is 4153 mm.

The length compared to other Seat models

Within the SEAT stable, the Arona is certainly not the stallion strutting in the limelight, nor is it the little pony being ignored. It sits comfortably in the middle, playing it cool. The SEAT Ibiza pads in at 4059 mm, making it the Mini-Me to Arona’s Dr. Evil, except for the absence of evil plans for world domination. Leaping to the other end of SEAT's measurements, we have heftier models like the SEAT Tarraco that stretches to a lengthier 4735 mm and could probably swallow the Arona whole in a fit of carnivorous binge-eating. But let's agree to leave that image out of our nightmares. Sitting closer to Arona are siblings like the SEAT Ateca and SEAT Leon, hanging out at the 4368 mm and 4363 mm, respectively—casual reminders that size can matter.

How does the length of the Seat Arona compare to it's nearest competitors?

Selecting rivals for SEAT's Arona is like picking teams in school sports; you want the ones that look capable but won't make you look too shabby in comparison. The KIA Stonic, at a petite 4140 mm, is almost mirror-matched to our Arona, while the VW T-Cross, with a length of 4108 mm, might make the Arona puff its chest out a bit at being longer. If we are to look at the Nissan Juke's 4135 mm—Arona wins, but only just. And for those who appreciate a bit more metal for their money, the Citroen C4 Aircross looms larger at 4341 mm. In this fierce battle of lengths, the Arona straddles the middle ground, not too big and not too small—like Goldilocks' preferred automotive porridge, just right (if Goldilocks drove and ate porridge in her car).

Seat Arona vs. similar cars

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Length: Seat Arona vs. similar cars
Car modelLength
SEAT Tarraco 20194735 mm
SsangYong Torres 20234700 mm
Skoda Kodiaq 20174697 mm
Renault Austral 20224510 mm
Citroen C5 Aircross 20194500 mm
Opel Grandland 20224477 mm
Subaru XV 20124450 mm
Volvo XC40 20184425 mm
Hyundai ix35 20104410 mm
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 20174405 mm
KIA XCeed 20194395 mm
Mazda CX-30 20194395 mm
Jaguar E-Pace 20184395 mm
Skoda Karoq 20174382 mm
Land Rover Freelander 19984382 mm
Peugeot 3008 20094365 mm
Toyota C-HR 20164360 mm
Suzuki S-Cross 20224300 mm
VW Taigo 20214266 mm
Jeep Renegade 20144255 mm
Skoda Kamiq 20194241 mm
VW T-Roc 20174234 mm
Opel Crossland 20174212 mm
Hyundai Bayon 20214180 mm
Hyundai Kona 20174165 mm
Citroen C3 Aircross 20174154 mm
SEAT Arona 20214153 mm
KIA Stonic 20174140 mm
MINI Paceman 20134109 mm
VW T-Cross 20194108 mm

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