Daughter used to get 45mpg whilst (shorter!) commuting on b roads short town trips drops consumption to low 40s mpg. I got 50 mpg on a regular 130 mile motorway round trip comute - 75mph there, 65mph back. if you get an arosa/Lupo, get the breather checked/cleaned when it is serviced next.
With 49 BHP, the naturally aspirated 1 Litre 8v Inline 4 petrol engine accelerates this Arosa 1.0 to 62 mph in 17.4 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 94 mph. It's a front-wheel drive front-engined mini hatchback with 3 doors & 4 seats.
It's a facelift of the 1997 SEAT Arosa 1.0 Basis. HJ in the Lupo review also warns of internal condensation if used for short journeys this happened to mine this cold spell, when the oil pressure warning light came on when starting one frozen morning. This SEAT Arosa 1.0 was produced from 2000 to 2004. if the clutch action is awkward or heavy, be aware!
#SEAT AROSA 1.0 2003 MANUAL#
HJ warns about the cost of clutch replacement on the 1.0 compared to the 1.4, though my independant Vw/audi garage doesn't seem to think it would be too much more.Ĭam belt and full service (filters, plugs etc) cost me £325 3-4 years ago.įrom memory, i've had to replace the fuel filter under the tank (5 minute job, once you've done it once!), the oil pressure sensor, the wiper rack (after the linkage fell apart) and the clutch pedal assembly this may be a weak point, as the 1.4 also had the same problem, and is not such a quick job as the dash and steering column have to come out. 797 results 2004 SEAT AROSA 1.0Lcc Petrol 5 Speed Manual Gearbox (Fits: Seat Arosa 2003) 2003 SEAT AROSA MK1 FACELIFT FRONT BUMPER WITH GRILL J6 / S5L BLUE. a 1.4S Lupo is a much more refined car, (more soundproofing, electric windows, opening rear windows, power steering, improved access to rear) although less charactorful, a bit thirstier and a group higher insurance. our car is boomy at 65-75mph fitting the underbonnet sound-deadening from a 1.4 Lupo helped and was simple and cheap (approx £25 new) for cheap cost of purchase and insurance, and considering its size, the Lupo has very good NcaP crash test results the Lupo is nicer inside than the pre-face lift arosa Whilst basically similar cars, there are detail differences between the Lupo and arosa, however my observations are as follows
My daughter bought a 1.0 '99 Lupo 5 years ago at 33k i've now got it as my (and family) spare car at 67k, after my daughter found a 1.4 Lupo.
#SEAT AROSA 1.0 2003 DRIVER#
The new Arosa came with 3 petrol engines and 3 Diesel engines to choose from, all powerplants mated with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic optional on the 1.4-Liter petrol engine.Seat arosa 1.0 - First car for New Driver - Should i buy or avoid - JohnM The inside of the Arosa was also modified and came with a new dashboard. The facelifted Arosa revealed in 2001 had a refreshed exterior design, with a new split grille that emphasised the Seat badge, completely new headlights and redesigned taillights. The Arosa was designed by Jozef Kaban, the same man who designed the Bugatti Veyron, and it was manufactured at the VW plant in Germany. The Aorsa was the Volkswagen’s Lupo, sharing the same platform - the A00 platform, a smaller version of the platform used for the Polo and the Ibiza bigger sister. Its 4 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1 litres. While the passengers in the front would enjoy a nice ride, the back seats were suitable for children only. 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0: This automobile has a 3 door hatchback type body with a front positioned engine driving through the front wheels.
The first generation that came to life in 1997 was available as a 3-door hatchback offering seats for 4. Large selection of cheap spare parts for 2003 SEAT AROSA Brakes, water pumps, oil filters, and more. The Arosa was named after a municipality located in Spain, Vilagarcia de Arousa, and was designed to serve as a city car, easy to handle and easy to park. The small mini car manufactured by SEAT was on sale from 1997 to 2004.
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