Comparison - SEAT Tarraco XCELLENCE 2020 - vs - MG ZS EV 2020

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
36,545
Updated: 
09 Oct 2019
£
30,995
Updated: 
25 Jul 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2020
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
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Urano Grey
#404040
Reflex Silver
#6F6E6C
Atlantic Blue
#001E51
Indium Grey
#706F74
Deep Black
#171717
Oryx White
#D7DEE4
Dark Camouflage
#6D8372
Color: 
Pimlico blue
#4CAEDB
Arctic white
#FAFBFF
Black Pearl
#1C1C1E
Dynamic red
#CB2B38

Electric

Battery: 
44.5
Full Charge Range: 
163mi
Full Charge Time: 
80% charge with 50kW public fast charger in 40 minutes
Top Speed: 
87mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.50s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Tarraco is a roomy, good-looking seven-seater and probably the poshest Seat ever.

Pros
Styling,
space,
standard equipment

Cons
Oversells its sportiness,
pricier than rivals

By: 
topgear.com

The SEAT Tarraco is attractive and pleasant to drive but only its style sets it apart.

Pros
Smart looks
Enjoyable to drive
Spacious for five passengers

Cons
Feels generic
Tight third-row seats
Some safety features not standard

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

The SEAT Tarraco is a practical, well-equipped seven-seater SUV with a durable cabin. It’s available with a good choice of engines but it’s very similar to the Skoda Kodiaq.

Pros
Extremely practical
Good standard equipment
Excellent engine range

Cons
Plain interior
Very similar to Skoda Kodiaq
No five-seat version

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The MG ZS EV offers a lot for the money in the electric car world, with good interior space, a big boot and plenty of standard equipment. The thing to remember, though, is that more expensive electric cars, such as the Nissan Leaf and Kia e-Niro, are generally better to drive and, thanks to better resale values, might not cost you that much more in the long run.

Pros
Lot of room for passengers
Big boot
Well equipped

Cos
Poor predicted resale values
Limited steering wheel adjustment
Not that comfortable or good to drive

By: 
whatcar.com

The MG ZS EV could be a surprise hit thanks to its powerful motor, excellent practicality and bargain price

Pros
An affordable EV
Improved drive
Practical

Cos
Cheap interior feel
Wallowy handling
No companion app

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

PROS
Low list price and good finance options
Usable electric range and performance
Seven-year warranty, five-star safety rating
Practicality unaffected by EV conversion

CONS
Less range than key rivals
It’s not quite as cheap as we had hoped
Low-rent interior
Not exciting to drive

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Diesel
Electric
Engine type: 
Diesel
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
295ft-lbs
at 3 250rpm
260ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 4 000rpm
143hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.00Feet
36.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
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
Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Power locking and remote control with two foldable keys and opening boot selector (3 buttons)
Three 12v sockets (front console, second row located at the back of the centre console, and one in the boot)
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Leather steering wheel
Lights On' Remainder warning buzzer
Intelligent speed limit assist

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
186.40in
169.80in
Width: 
72.40in
80.60in
Height: 
65.30in
63.70in
Front Track: 
62.40in
60.00in
Rear Track: 
61.90in
60.50in
Wheel Base: 
109.80in
101.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
62.60cu.ft
38.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
8.10cu.ft
16.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4003.00lbs
3311.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
instrument light with brightness control
low fuel warning light
gearshift indicator
'lights on' reminder

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: 
Black interior roof
Door & dashboard decorative inserts (chrome)
Driver and passengers seats, height adjustable with lumbar adjustment and height adjustable headrests
Front seats with back storage pockets
Folding table on front seat backrests with storage pockets
Forward and backward adjustable seats - second row
Front centre armrest with rear air outlet
Front comfort seats in cloth
4 way manually adjustable passenger seat with height, reach,till and backrest
6-way manually adjustable driver's seat
Driver's footrest
Driver/passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors
Heated front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Easy-fold rear seat system (folding flat into floor) - second and third row
Rear armrest and easy back seat release mechanism from boot
Folding center armrest
2nd row 60/40 split/fold

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent type McPherson, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
MacPherson Struts
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link axle, coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Torsion Beam

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
no
More Comfort Features: 
Illuminated glove box
Illuminated boot
Front cup holders
Driver and passenger sunvisor with covered and illuminated mirrors
Air conditioning
odour and pollutant filter

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
no
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Digital cockpit (10.25" screen
Mirror Link, Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto) with USB cable for Apple and Android compatibility
8" colour touchscreen with proximity sensor
8 speakers
Bluetooth® audio streaming and handsfree system,
three USB ports and one Aux-in jack
SD card slot,
USB mobile phone charging function
Bluetooth connectivity
Apple CarPlay
8" colour touch screen
iGo Navigation system
Android Auto
6 speaker audio system
MP3 player
iPod compatibility

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear wash/wipe
Hidden exhaust pipe
Roof rails (chrome)
Front grille frame in chrome
Rear spoiler
Body colour door handles
Body colour bumpers
Load carrier
Chrome side window trim
Bi-function projection headlight
Front and rear aero wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
no
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
17"
Wheels more: 
Emergency tyre repair kit
Diamond cut EV alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
no
yes
Front head airbags: 
no
yes
Rear head airbags: 
no
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
no
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
no
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disk brakes
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
no
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
no
yes
Rear headrests: 
no
no
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
Tool kit
Seat belt reminders for all seats
Locking wheel bolts
Lane assist
ISOFIX points in outer second row seats and front passenger seat with top tether anchorage points
Hill hold control
Fuel cut off safety device
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
3x3 point rear seatbelts
Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger
Hill launch assist
Anti rolling protection
Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
Blind Spot Detection (BAS)
Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
Regenerative braking system
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Anti rolling protection