Comparison - Seat Arona FR 2022 - vs - Honda HR-V Sport 2019

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
$
23,620
Updated: 
04 Mar 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2019
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
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: 
Modern Steel Metallic
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Platinum White Pearl
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Aegean Blue Metallic
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Lunar Silver Metallic
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Milano Red
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Orangeburst Metallic
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Crystal Black Pearl
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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

Visually, the 2019 Honda HR-V is refreshed with revised bumpers, headlights including LED daytime running lights, grille, and taillights.The HR-V’s base trim includes a multi-angle rearview camera, halogen projector headlights, Bluetooth streaming audio, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and a 5.0-inch infotainment screen.

Pros
Voluminous, configurable interior
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on most trims
Impressive handling

Cons
No more manual transmission
Powertrain combo is weak and noisy
Integrated navigation is only available on top-line Touring trim

By: 
motortrend.com

Refreshed front and rear styling
New Sport and Touring trim levels
New center screen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Honda Sensing suite adds multiple available safety features

Pros
Average-size adults fit comfortably in the front and back
Clever cargo solutions make it more versatile than rivals
Better than most competitors on fuel economy
Excellent outward visibility

Cons
Climate control interface isn't as good as in other Honda vehicles
Front seats are narrow and uncomfortable
Engine noise and vibration are palpable
Unimpressive power output results in lackluster acceleration

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2019 Honda HR-V makes a perfect in-town companion with its spacious, flexible interior and good ride quality.

Pros
Brilliant interior flexibility
Available active safety tech
Good value
Rides well

Cons
Slow acceleration
Manual transmission a goner
Quirky looks not for all
Pricey Touring trim

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Honda HR-V ranked #7 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Honda HR-V has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 35 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Cavernous cargo hold and rear seat
Excellent fuel economy estimates
Upscale interior
Great crash test ratings

Cons
Weak engine
Few standard features

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
1.80L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
127ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 6 000rpm
141hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet
37.40Feet

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
Air conditioning
leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
163.50in
170.90in
Width: 
70.00in
70.50in
Height: 
60.50in
63.20in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
Front Track: 
59.50in
Rear Track: 
58.80in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in
102.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.50
Rear Head Room: 
38.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.20in
Rear leg room: 
39.30in
Front Hip Room: 
53.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
47.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
57.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1388lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.10cu.ft
23.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2795.00lbs
3096.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
1 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
6 -way manual driver seat adjustments
bucket front seats
height adjustable driver seat
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment
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Rear Seats Features: 
Split folding rear seats (60/40)
rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

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

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone climate control
Aircare filter
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Dual Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
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
speed sensitive volume control
180 watts stereo output
USB with external media control
USB connection
6 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
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.
Wheels more: 
Emergency repair tyre kit
inside mounted spare tire
temporary spare tire
All season tires
painted alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50

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 front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Disk brakes in rear
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
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: 
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
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
remote anti-theft alarm system

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
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