Ford EcoSport II or SEAT Arona (KJ)?

2013–2023 vs 2017–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: EcoSport II 4,273 mm, Arona (KJ) 4,153 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: EcoSport II 356 l, Arona (KJ) 400 l.
Lowest consumption: EcoSport II 4.4 l/100 km, Arona (KJ) 4.3 l/100 km.
Power: EcoSport II 70–109 kW, Arona (KJ) 70–110 kW.
Standard equipment: EcoSport II 31 items (Trend), Arona (KJ) 35 items (Reference).
On Autodrom: EcoSport II from €5,900 (1 listing); no Arona (KJ) is listed right now.

Ford EcoSport II2013–2023 · 13 engines · Trend, Titanium, ST-Line, AmbienteSpecifications →1 listing from €5,900 →

SEAT Arona (KJ)2017–present · 10 engines · Reference, Style, FR, XcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford EcoSport II2013–20231 listing · from €5,900	SEAT Arona (KJ)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,096 mm–4,273 mm	Length4,138 mm–4,153 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,653 mm	Height1,543 mm–1,552 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,519 mm	Wheelbase2,566 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance190 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l–356 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,263 kg–1,470 kg	Curb weight1,138 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–52 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2023	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines10
Power	Power70–109 kW (95–148 hp)	Power70–110 kW (95–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.5 TDCi 95	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 1.5 EcoBlue 120	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.5 TSI 150 DSG
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Trend	Items in the base trim35 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · ST-Line	Items in the top trim45 · Xcellence
Equipment · Comfort5 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,900	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford EcoSport II or SEAT Arona (KJ)?

Length: Ford EcoSport II 4,273 mm, SEAT Arona (KJ) 4,153 mm (a 120 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,519 vs 2,566 mm. Boot: 356 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford EcoSport II or SEAT Arona (KJ)?

The most frugal Ford EcoSport II uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.5 TDCi 95); the most frugal SEAT Arona (KJ) 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 95).

Which is more powerful — Ford EcoSport II or SEAT Arona (KJ)?

The strongest Ford EcoSport II makes 109 kW (148 hp) (2.0 Ti-VCT 148 AWD AT); the strongest SEAT Arona (KJ) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.5 TSI 150).

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