Comparison - Mazda CX-5 GT Sport SKYACTIV-G 2021 - vs - Seat Arona FR 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

CX-5 Maxx

Also called:

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
34,330
Updated: 
11 Mar 2021
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
arctic white
#DEDEDE
soul red crystal
#B22126
machine grey
#3E3E3E
polymetal grey
#757E8D
jet black mica
#1C1C1E
eternal blue mica
#427A95
deep crystal blue
#365178
snowflake white
#D6D9D8
Color: 
Emocion red
#D83232
Saphire blue
#48699E
White
#E8E8E8
Magnetic grey
#707376
Desire Red
#940000
Midnight black
#5B5B5B
Urban silver
#AFB0B4

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

A good-looking small SUV that drives rather well. Worth considering if you're in the market.

PROS
Intelligent,
good-looking design inside and out,
excellent infotainment

CONS
Could do with a plusher ride.
Turbo-less petrols can feel a bit weedy.
No electrified option

By: 
topgear.com

PROS
Classy interior
Tidy handling
Very well equipped

CONS
Overly firm ride
No seven-seat option
Rivals have more space for passengers and luggage

By: 
whatcar.com

The Arona is perfectly ok, but Seat found it too easy to leap on the small-crossover bandwagon. They just faxed it in. Get a Leon instead.

Pros
Decent chassis,
good infotainment system and tech

Cons
Updated cabin still a little drab,
trim levels restrict your kit choices

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Looks great
Well equipped across the range
Nice and easy to drive

Cons
Tight on space for rear passengers
Lags behind on boot space
Some cheap-feeling interior bits

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Combined Fuel Consumption (WLTP) 38.7 mpgUK
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
1.50L
Torque: 
157ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
162hp
at 6 000rpm
147hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet
34.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles
(Normal-Sport-Eco-Individual) Gear shifts mode

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
179.10in
163.50in
Width: 
72.50in
70.00in
Height: 
66.20in
60.50in
Ground Clearance: 
7.50in
Front Track: 
62.70in
59.50in
Rear Track: 
62.70in
58.80in
Wheel Base: 
106.20in
101.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.30
Rear Head Room: 
39.00
Front Leg Room: 
41.00in
Rear leg room: 
39.60in
Front Hip Room: 
55.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
55.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
59.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
1388lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
30.90cu.ft
14.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3552.00lbs
2795.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
gearshift indicator
low fuel warning light,

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Split folding rear seats (60/40)

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent McPherson type with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual-zone climate control
Aircare filter
Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10 Total Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
1 Subwoofer(S)
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Bose Premium Brand Speakers
Apple Car­play & Android Auto
10.25” Co­l­our dis­play
8.25" colour touchscreen and proximity sensor
3D map display and voice control,
Full Link smartphone integration (Mirror Link, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto) with USB Type C cable for Apple and Android devices
6 speakers
8" digital cockpit

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Elec­tric­ally ad­just­able, heated auto power-fold­ing door mir­rors
Rain-sens­ing front wipers
Front wiper de-icer
Pri­vacy glass (rear side and rear win­dows)
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
17 in
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Temporary Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Emergency repair tyre kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Disk brakes in rear
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Self-Leveling Headlights
Pre-Collision Safety System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Turn Signal Mirrors
Locking wheel bolts
Hill hold control
Tiredness recognition system
Protective side molding
Alarm (perimeter and interior monitoring) with back-up horn and tow-away protection