Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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The Spanish company, Seat, was founded in 1950 with the aid of Fiat. Once the partnership with Fiat ended, Seat found itself in a difficult situation as the company’s reduced dimensions were blocking its self-development. Thus, in 1982 they started an alliance with the Volkswagen Group.
The Seat Arosa was actually the less expensive version of a Volkswagen Polo, however, it was a quiet, refined, sophisticated and a well equipped vehicle. Plus, the Arosa was sold with a 3 year warranty in comparison with the Volkswagen’s warranty of 12 months.
Although it was a 4-seater, the passengers in the rear would not feel very comfortable due to limited head and mostly reduced legroom. However, the front seats offered great comfort and enough space even for a taller person.
The Arosa could be equipped with twin airbags, ABS and even air conditioning, which was more likely to see on a luxury car in 1997.
Even with the optional packages for comfort, safety and style included, the car was more than affordable. Even if it was an entry car, it had mid-range specs.
The Arosa was sold with 3 engine options, 2 petrol and 1 diesel - all of them having a low fuel consumption.
The car was a good match for the city traffic, however, it did not offer a rewarding ride on the highway. And it was not built for that. Its trunk did not have enough capacity to fill it up with luggages for a holiday.
The Arosa won its customers for its price and features.
SEAT Arosa 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- 1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP)
- 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP)
- 1.4L 4AT FWD (60 HP)
- 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
- 1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.7L SDI 5MT FWD (60 HP)
SEAT Arosa
1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 37 KW @ 5000 RPM 50 HP @ 5000 RPM 50 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 63 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 86 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 93.8 mph (151 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 155/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 91.3 in (2319 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 4.6 cuFT (130 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1849.7 lbs (839 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2788.8 lbs (1265 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
SEAT Arosa
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 126 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/55R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 91.3 in (2319 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 4.6 cuFT (130 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1951.1 lbs (885 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2998.3 lbs (1360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 157.1 g/km |
SEAT Arosa
1.4L 4AT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4AT FWD (60 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 4700 RPM 60 HP @ 4700 RPM 59 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
| Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 116 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 155/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 91.3 in (2319 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 4.6 cuFT (130 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1984 lbs (900 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |
SEAT Arosa
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 4700 RPM 60 HP @ 4700 RPM 59 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
| Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 116 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 155/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 91.3 in (2319 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 4.6 cuFT (130 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1918 lbs (870 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
SEAT Arosa
1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 1422 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 4000 RPM 75 HP @ 4000 RPM 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 144 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 195 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 105.63 mph (170 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 139.37 in (3540 mm) |
| Width: | 64.56 in (1640 mm) |
| Height: | 57.48 in (1460 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.93/55.11 in (1,370/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 91.33 in (2320 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 4.6 cuFT (130 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2061.32 lbs (935 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3108.51 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
SEAT Arosa
1.7L SDI 5MT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L SDI 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1716 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 4200 RPM 60 HP @ 4200 RPM 59 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 115 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 139.4 in (3541 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 91.3 in (2319 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 4.6 cuFT (130 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2061.3 lbs (935 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2998.3 lbs (1360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 118 g/km |