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SEAT Arosa: generations and engines

The SEAT Arosa was built from 1997 to 2005 in 2 generations, with 7 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1997–2005
Generations2
Engine versions7
Power50–100 hp
Body stylesHatchback
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

SEAT Arosa generations

  1. 1997–2000

    SEAT Arosa (6H)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    4 engine versions 50–60 hp

    Engines below
  2. 2000–2005

    SEAT Arosa (6H) (facelift 2000)

    • Hatchback
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 61–100 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

SEAT Arosa engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

SEAT Arosa (6H)1997–2000 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.0 (50 hp)1997–2000Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)63 lb-ft (86 Nm)17.4 s94 mph (151 km/h)
1.4 (60 hp)1997–1999Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)86 lb-ft (116 Nm)14.1 s99 mph (160 km/h)
1.4 (60 hp) Automatic1997–1999Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)86 lb-ft (116 Nm)16.2 s96 mph (155 km/h)
1.7 SDI (60 hp)1997–2000Diesel60 hp (44 kW)85 lb-ft (115 Nm)16.8 s98 mph (157 km/h)
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