Comparison - SEAT Tarraco XCELLENCE 2020 - vs - MG ZS EV 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
36,545
Updated: 
09 Oct 2019
£
32,995
Updated: 
13 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
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
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: 
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 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

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: 
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
206ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 4 000rpm
173hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
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
Multifunction leather 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
3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
3 Regenerative Braking Modes (1, 2, 3)
Leather Steering Wheel
Speed Sensing Locking

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
186.40in
170.10in
Width: 
72.40in
71.20in
Height: 
65.30in
64.90in
Front Track: 
62.40in
60.00in
Rear Track: 
61.90in
60.50in
Wheel Base: 
109.80in
101.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
62.60cu.ft
38.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
1102lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
8.10cu.ft
16.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4003.00lbs
3549.00lbs

Instruments

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

Suspension

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

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Illuminated glove box
Illuminated boot
Front cup holders
Driver and passenger sunvisor with covered and illuminated mirrors
Auto Air Conditioning with 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,
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: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear wash/wipe
Hidden exhaust pipe
Roof rails (chrome)
Front grille frame in chrome
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
no
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
17 in
Wheels more: 
Emergency tyre repair kit
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
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
no
yes
Rear headrests: 
no
yes
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
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Rolling Protection (ARP)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)