Compare the Hyundai Bayon vs SEAT Arona

Basic plastics inside, but easy to live with
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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6/10
Firm over the potholes, but fun on the backroads
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

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Both of these small crossovers feature firm suspension setups that keep body lean to a minimum through bends, though both can also crash over bigger bumps and potholes. Inside, each cabin suffers from hard, scratchy plastics. If you carry passengers, the Hyundai Bayon provides adults with a healthy amount of legroom, whereas rear legroom in the SEAT Arona is tight. When tackling country lanes, the Arona gives you a good feel through the steering for how much grip remains around bends, while the Bayon’s light steering leaves you with no real idea of available grip. For practical duties, the Arona can tow more than the Bayon.

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Black Line 1.0 TGDi 90 Petrol Manual

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SE 1.0 TSI Petrol Manual

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 411 litres (3 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 400 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,205 litres Boot space, seats down —
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,180 mm x 1,775 mm x 1,500 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,164 mm x 1,780 mm x 1,552 mm
Towing capacity 910 kg Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best
First year tax rate £560 First year tax rate £455 Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
47.9 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
53.3 mpg Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 15 · good
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 11 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.0 TGDi 90 Engine name 1.0 TSI
Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 90 BHP Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 5
Acceleration 11.9 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 11.1 s (0-60 mph) Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 411 litres Best Boot (seats up) 400 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,205 litres Boot (seats down) —
Length 4,180 mm Length 4,164 mm
Width 1,775 mm Width 1,780 mm
Height 1,500 mm Height 1,552 mm
Wheelbase 2.58 m Wheelbase 2.57 m
Turning circle 10.4 m Turning circle 10.6 m

Full features list

  • Additional pearlescent paint
  • Cloth - Black with black dashboard
  • Solid paint
  • 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
  • 10.25" touchscreen + navigation
  • Apple car play/Android Auto
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Driver status monitor with in cabin camera (ICC)
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) - Car, Pedestrian and Cycle
  • Lane follow assist
  • Lane keep assist
  • MAP OTA updates
  • NG eCall
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Speed sign recognition
  • Black door mirrors
  • Dusk sensor
  • Electric folding door mirrors
  • Electric front/rear windows with drivers one touch/anti-trap
  • High beam assist
  • Hood insulator
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Metallic paint
  • Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Roof rails
  • 3 seat rear bench
  • Adjustable head restraints
  • Ambient lighting
  • Black headlining and beltline
  • Black roof lining
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Floor mats
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Illuminated driver/passenger vanity mirror
  • Interior LED lighting
  • Leather steering wheel and gear knob
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Passenger seatback pockets
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Immobiliser
  • Remote control central locking
  • 3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
  • 3 point rear seatbelts
  • Airbags - front, front side and curtain airbags
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Manual rear child locks
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 16" Black alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Front USB Type-C connector
  • Cloth - Aurora black/blue with embossed textile
  • Solid paint with contrast roof
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Tow bar pre-installation
  • Towing device includes spare wheel
  • Warranty - 4 years/75,000 miles
  • Warranty - 5 years/90,000 miles
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Active front headrests
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de activation, front side and curtain airbags
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and front assist
  • Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Hill hold control
  • Multi-Collision braking
  • Tiredness recognition and driver alert system with driver monitoring
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 2 cupholders
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Black headliner
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Double boot floor
  • Driver sunvisor with covered mirror + card holder
  • Dust/pollen filter
  • Front comfort seats
  • Front reading lights
  • Front seat back storage pockets
  • Green coloured interior air vents
  • Height adjustable front seats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
  • Leather steering wheel/gear knob/handbrake
  • Passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Two front and three rear height adjustable headrests
  • Anti theft roof antenna
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
  • Black roof rails and window surrounds
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Body coloured door handle inserts
  • Electric front/rear windows
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Front fog lights with cornering function and rear fog light
  • Full LED automatic headlights with coming and leaving home feature
  • Hidden exhaust pipe
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear tail lights and licence plate lights
  • Metallic paint with contrast roof
  • Protective side mouldings
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear window wash/wipe
  • Roof colour door mirrors
  • Visible VIN plate
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • 8" Digital cockpit
  • Cruise control and speed limiter
  • Digital clock
  • E-call
  • Electric speed sensitive power steering
  • Full link smartphone integration with mirror link, wireless apple carplay, Google android auto + USB Type C cable for apple and android devices
  • Lane keeping system
  • Low fuel warning light
  • Outside temperature display
  • RPM counter
  • Trip computer
  • Anti-theft alarm (perimeter and interior monitoring) with backup horn and towing protection
  • Central locking with radio remote control, interior controls and SAFELOCK
  • Deadlock
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 6 speakers
  • Bluetooth interface for hands free and audio streaming
  • DAB digital radio and AM/FM radio
  • Media system with 8.25" colour touchscreen with USB port (type c)
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Interior chrome pack - Arona
  • Safe and driving pack (S) - Arona
  • 16" Design alloy wheels in brilliant silver
  • Emergency tyre repair kit

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