Carsieve SEAT Arona KJ 1.5 TSI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual (2017–2020)
- Power
- 150 PS (110 kW)
- Engine codes
- DPC
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2017–2020
- Running cost per month
- €381
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €14,999
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Engine guide VW 1.5 TSI and eTSI (EA211 evo) petrol: problems, costs and what to check
Cold-start judder, oil use, coolant leaks and 48 V faults are the risks, so buy a late car with software and service records and check the oil and coolant.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold-start judder and low-speed torque | Early 1.5 TSI evo (DAC, DAD, DPB, DPC), 2017-2020 | From new | 100-300 EUR (Germany, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Oil use and piston rings | 1.5 TSI evo (DAC, DAD, DPB, DPC) | 7,500-10,000 km | 2,000-4,000 EUR (Germany, 2025) | Engine guide |
| Coolant pump and thermostat module | 1.5 TSI evo (DAC, DAD, DPB, DPC) | 60,000-120,000 km | 400-1,200 EUR (Germany, 2026) | Engine guide |
| ACT shudder and rocker-arm failure | 1.5 TSI evo (DAC, DAD, DPB, DPC) | Not stated | 2,500-3,000 EUR (Germany, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Petrol particulate filter (GPF) blockage | 1.5 TSI with GPF, 2017- | Not stated | No confirmed price | Engine guide |
Before you buy this car
From the engine guide
- Oil use (no scanner). Check the dipstick and top-up history. Bad: low level, blue smoke, or ring work without an invoice.
- ACT and camshaft (scanner). Listen for a shudder when the engine switches from two to four cylinders, and read faults. Bad: constant shudder, EPC light, or camshaft codes.
- Coolant (no scanner). Check the level cold; look for white residue or a sweet smell near the thermostat module. Bad: low level, stains, weak cabin heat.
- Particulate filter (scanner). On a short-trip car, read soot load and GPF codes. Bad: GPF lamp or regeneration faults.
- Cold start (scanner). Start stone cold; pull away in 1st and 2nd. Bad: judder between 1,200 and 1,800 rpm. Ask for the update record; a scanner shows the ECU version.
- Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check. Bad: an open 24ER, 24EV or 24EP campaign.
Running costs
| Operational | €183 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €100 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €98 |
| Total per month | €381 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €59 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 105
- 25th percentile
- €14,000
- Median price
- €14,999
- 75th percentile
- €15,990
- Median mileage
- 79,344 km
- Median first registration
- 2019
- Dealer share
- 81%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | – | – |
| 2020 | 19 | €15,990 | 83,520 km |
| 2019 | 57 | €15,400 | 75,000 km |
| 2018 | 27 | €14,940 | 83,830 km |
| 2017 | 1 | – | – |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 105 | €14,999 | €14,000 – €15,990 | 79,344 km |
| Oct 2026 | 105 | €14,999 | €14,000 – €15,990 | 79,344 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 3 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arona 1.5 TSI FR | 150 PS | 2019–2020 | €384 |
| Arona 1.5 TSI Evo FR | 150 PS | 2017–2018 | €361 |
| Arona 1.5 TSI Evo FR | 150 PS | 2018–2019 | €381 |