Ford SportKa (2003 – 2008) vs SEAT Arosa (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The SEAT Arosa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 100 hp against 95 hp. The Ford SportKa is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.0 s. The SEAT Arosa has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 174 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 874 kg against 934 kg. At 3,650 mm, the Ford SportKa is 99 mm longer than the SEAT Arosa. The Ford SportKa dates from 2003 – 2008, the SEAT Arosa from 2001 – 2004.
| Specification |
Ford
SportKa
2003 – 2008
|
SEAT
Arosa
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Spain |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 hp | 50 – 101 hp |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 86 – 195 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 s | 10.0 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 174 km/h | 151 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 L/100 km | 4.3 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,650 mm | 3,548 – 3,551 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm | 2,319 mm |
| Curb weight | 934 kg | 874 – 955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.