SEAT Arosa

1997 – 2001 Spain

The SEAT Arosa is a car built from 1997 to 2001. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 50 to 101 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.3 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 839 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production1997 – 2001

Variants6

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power50 – 101 hp

0–100 km/h10.0 – 17.4 s

Top speed151 – 188 km/h

Fuel economy4.3 – 7.6 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	50 hp	17.4 s	151	5-speed manual
1.4L 4AT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	16.2 s	154	4-speed automatic
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	14.1 s	160	5-speed manual
1.7L SDI 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	16.8 s	157	5-speed manual
1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	12.3 s	170	5-speed manual
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	101 hp	10.0 s	188	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 999 cm3 (61 ci)
Power: 37 KW @ 5000 RPM50 HP @ 5000 RPM50 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 63 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM86 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93.8 mph (151 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70TR13

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 1849.7 lbs (839 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2788.8 lbs (1265 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4700 RPM60 HP @ 4700 RPM59 BHP @ 4700 RPM
Torque: 86 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM116 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

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

Unladen Weight: 1984 lbs (900 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2921 lbs (1325 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4700 RPM60 HP @ 4700 RPM59 BHP @ 4700 RPM
Torque: 86 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM116 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1716 cm3 (105 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4200 RPM60 HP @ 4200 RPM59 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 85 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM115 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 97.6 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 1422 cm3 (87 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4000 RPM75 HP @ 4000 RPM74 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM195 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.63 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65TR13

Dimensions

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

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

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 6000 RPM101 HP @ 6000 RPM99 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM126 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55R14

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

Unladen Weight: 1951.1 lbs (885 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2998.3 lbs (1360 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Length3,540 – 3,541 mm

Width1,640 – 1,641 mm

Height1,458 – 1,461 mm

Wheelbase2,319 – 2,320 mm

Curb weight839 – 935 kg

Torque86 – 195 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.