Hi everyone,
My SE Tech TSi 1.0 115 DSG has done 2,000 miles and averaged 42.7mpg since birth including one long run to Cornwall when brand new, currently averaging about 44 in a hilly area with mostly shortish runs, hoping for a bit more long term. Not great compared to my previous Leon 2.0 Tdi DSG, but I accepted that compromise to get away from diesel. Roll on Seat bringing out a Petrol hybrid version??
Of course no car in the real world achieves the figures in the tests (the manufacturers all seem to have disclaimers to that effect these days), and it absolutely depends on your driving style and whether you live in Norfolk ("very flat Norfolk") or the Peak District like us.
You might be interested to look at
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/seat/arona-2018 for 51 other Arona users' real mpg. If we all post our own on this site then the statistics will build a reliable database of real performance. Of course the figures will be skewed by those relating to nearly new cars, as most of them will be at the moment!
Anyway, I think the Arona is a great car, very pleased with it overall, and pretty much everyone whose been in mine has admired it for comfort, looks and quietness. Even my wife, who usually moans about driving my cars, has said she likes the look of it and enjoys sharing the driving to Cornwall! Job done!