Comparison - Seat Arona FR 2022 - vs - MG ZS EV 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
£
32,995
Updated: 
13 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Emocion red
#D83232
Saphire blue
#48699E
White
#E8E8E8
Magnetic grey
#707376
Desire Red
#940000
Midnight black
#5B5B5B
Urban silver
#AFB0B4
Color: 
Arctic White
#FAFAFA
Black Pearl
#111111
Battersea Blue
#0047BB
Monument Silver
#97999B
Dynamic Red
#DA291C

Electric

Battery: 
51.1 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Range: 
198mi
Full Charge Time: 
(50kW public rapid charger), to 80% -- 54 minutes
Top Speed: 
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.00s

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

Pros
Light, accurate steering
Pretty practical
Improved infotainment

Cons
Interior finish not great
Limited adjustment for driver's seat and wheel
Rear headroom poor

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Competitive pricing
Practical
Long warranty

Cons
Unremarkable driving experience
Some cheap materials in the cabin
Anonymous styling

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
206ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 6 000rpm
173hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
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: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Multifunction leather steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles
(Normal-Sport-Eco-Individual) Gear shifts mode
3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
3 Regenerative Braking Modes (1, 2, 3)
Leather Steering Wheel
Speed Sensing Locking

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
163.50in
170.10in
Width: 
70.00in
71.20in
Height: 
60.50in
64.90in
Front Track: 
59.50in
60.00in
Rear Track: 
58.80in
60.50in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in
101.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
38.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1388lbs
1102lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.10cu.ft
16.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2795.00lbs
3549.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically Adjustable, Folding, Heated, Body Colour Door Mirrors
Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start
Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one-touch up/down

Seats

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

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
Auto Air Conditioning with odour and pollutant filter

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
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
iSmart user app (includes Vehicle Status, Charging Management, WiFi)
Apple CarPlay n Android Auto™
360° Parking Camera
3 USB Ports (1x front - inc data transfer, 1x rear, 1x rear view mirror - power only for Dash Cam accessory)
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
17 in
Wheels more: 
Emergency repair tyre kit
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

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
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Disk brakes in rear
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
yes
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
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Rolling Protection (ARP)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)