Comparison - Seat Arona FR 2022 - vs - Fiat 500X Sport 2021

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
$
27,145
Updated: 
15 Feb 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
9-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
12.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Emocion red
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Saphire blue
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White
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Magnetic grey
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Desire Red
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Midnight black
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Urban silver
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Color: 
Bianco Gelato (White Clear-Coat)
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Grigio Moda (Graphite Grey Metallic)
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Italia Blue
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Nero Cinema (Black Clear-Coat)
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Rovente Red
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Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

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

Though not perfect, the 2021 Fiat 500X is a characterful, stylish choice that is often discounted.

Pros
Italian fashion
Composed ride
Standard AWD
Good tech

Cons
Can get expensive with options
Active safety tech costs extra
Rivals are roomier
Gearbox can fumble

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 500X undergoes few changes for 2021. The base Pop trim and the midrange Trekking both receive updated seat upholstery and dashboard trim while the Sport model can now be ordered with the Sport Value package. The optional package adds a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch wheels, a Beats stereo system, LED headlamps, front and rear parking sensors, in-dash navigation, and heated front seats.

Pros
Cute appearance,
gutsy powertrain,
plentiful amenities.

Cons
Puny cargo space,
tight rear seat legroom,
high starting price.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Sport Value package adds a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights and other premium features.Pop and Trekking models receive upgraded interior trim for 2021.

Pros
Distinctive and well-made cabin
Standard all-wheel drive
More character and style than many competing small crossovers

Cons
Limited cargo and passenger space
Small touchscreen can be tough to use
Starting price is high
Several available driving aids, but few work well

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
1.30L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
210ft-lbs
at 6 500rpm
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 6 000rpm
177hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
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
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles
(Normal-Sport-Eco-Individual) Gear shifts mode
Overhead Ambient Surround Lighting
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Bright Pedals
Sport Steering Wheel
Stop-Start Multiple VSM System
Hill Start Assist
Remote Start System
Remote Proximity Keyless Entry

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
163.50in
167.20in
Width: 
70.00in
70.70in
Height: 
60.50in
63.70in
Front Track: 
59.50in
60.70in
Rear Track: 
58.80in
60.70in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in
101.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
34.80in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
54.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
52.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
39.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1388lbs
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.10cu.ft
14.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2795.00lbs
3305.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

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

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
Sport Cloth Bucket Seats
Driver Seat - Manual Adjust 6-Way
Driver Height Adjuster Seat
Passenger Height Adjuster Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split folding rear seats (60/40)
Folding center armrest
Rear 60/40 Folding Seat
Three Rear Seat Head Restraints

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: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone climate control
Aircare filter
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
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
Apple CarPlay
Dual USB Ports Charge & Data (Front)
GPS Antenna Input
Google Android Auto
Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth
USB Port Charge & Data (Rear)
USB Host Flip
6 Speakers
GPS Navigation

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
18-In x 8.0-In
Wheels more: 
Emergency repair tyre kit
Delete Spare Tire
All-Season Performance Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
no
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Disk brakes in rear
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
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
Automatic Headlamps
Automatic High-Beam Headlamp-Control
Bi-Function LED Projector Headlamps
Security Alarm

Options

Packages: 
Aero Group

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
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