Comparison - MG ZS Exclusive 2020 - vs - Seat Arona FR 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
17,795
Updated: 
31 Jul 2020
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
5-speed Manual
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Arctic white
#E3E3E4
Black pearl
#111111
Battersea blue
#0C0F47
Cosmic silver
#8F8F8F
Spiced orange
#B55F33
Dynamic red
#700A0E
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: 

The MG ZS lobbed locally late last year to stake a claim on the highly competitive small SUV segment. But has the second SUV from the now Chinese-owned brand done enough to shift public perception?

Pros
Excellent road manners
Spritely three-pot turbo engine
Industry-leading seven-year warranty
Loaded with standard features
Sharp pricing

Cons
Four-star ANCAP rating a blot
No digital speedo
Noisy air-con compressor

By: 
caradvice.com.au

The MG ZS has its strengths, including its relatively classy interior, decent handling and roomy rear seats. However, a Duster Dacia is cheaper to buy, more comfortable and has a bigger boot.

Pros
Rear seat space
Cheaper than most rivals
Seven-year warranty

Cons
Poor safety rating
Uneconomical engines
So-so performance

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: 
High/Low/Combined MPG (uk) - 48.3/34.7/41.4
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
1.50L
Torque: 
104ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
106hp
at 6 000rpm
147hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.40Feet
34.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
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: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Remote Central Locking
Full Digital Driver Information Display
Speed Sensing Locking
Rain Sensing Wipers
12v Power Socket
Speed Limiter
Leather Steering Wheel
Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one-touch up/down
Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles
(Normal-Sport-Eco-Individual) Gear shifts mode

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
170.10in
163.50in
Width: 
80.60in
70.00in
Height: 
65.00in
60.50in
Front Track: 
60.10in
59.50in
Rear Track: 
60.40in
58.80in
Wheel Base: 
101.50in
101.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.00
Rear Head Room: 
39.10
Front Leg Room: 
42.10in
Rear leg room: 
36.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
54.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
48.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1102lbs
1388lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
15.80cu.ft
14.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2731.00lbs
2795.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
power steering

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leather Style Upholstery with Contrast Stitching
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Front Seat Back Map Pockets
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat
3 Rear Seat Headrests
Split folding rear seats (60/40)

Suspension

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

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air Conditioning
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: 
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound
AUX/USB, MP3
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
iGo In-Car Navigation
Apple CarPlay™
360° Parking Camera
USB Mobile Phone Charging Function
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: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Bi-Function LED Headlights
Auto Headlights
LED Centre Brake Light
Silver Roof Rails
Electrically Adjustable, Folding, Heated, Body Colour Door Mirrors
Front and Rear Aero Wiper
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
17 in
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
Emergency repair tyre kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
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: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear brakes: 
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: 
no
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 Monitoring
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
ARP (Anti Rolling Protection)
Hill Launch Assist
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder
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