Seat Arosa 6H, facelift 2000 1.4 16V (100 Hp)
Seat Arosa:
The SEAT Arosa is a city car that was manufactured by the Spanish automaker SEAT from 1997 to 2004. The model débuted in March 1997 at the Geneva Motor Show, while its facelifted version was presented in October 2000 at the Paris Motor Show. It shared a platform with the Volkswagen Lupo and was mostly identical apart from equipment, styling and trim levels.
The successor, SEAT Mii, started production in December 2011.
Named after Vilagarcía de Arousa, a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, Spain, it was only available as a three door, four-seater hatchback....(Read more on Wikipedia)
6H, facelift 2000 Overview:
Seat Arosa (6H, facelift 2000). With 126 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 l/100km). Weighing only 946 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.8 s). The top speed reaches 188 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (50 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 17.7 sec).
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 5.8 L/100 km for its class.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (130 L); may require careful packing.
- • Meets EURO 4 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(6H: February, 1997 - September, 1999).
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| Brand: | Seat |
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| Model: | Arosa |
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| Generation: | 6H, facelift 2000 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 16V (100 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | February, 2000 |
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| End of production: | March, 2005 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 3 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 71.9 Hp/l [Same length.] |
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| Torque: | 126 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | AFK, AUB, AQQ More details about the engine AFK, AUB, AQQ |
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| Engine displacement: | 1390 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.4 l |
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| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 75.6 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 188 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.5 kg/Hp, 105.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.3 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 946 |
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| Max. weight: | 1410 |
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| Max load: | 464 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 790 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 130 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 34 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3536 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1639 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1460 mm mm [20mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2323 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1392 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 185/55 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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