The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100 (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI (17 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 16,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100 is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
60.4
70.5
78.3
61.1
70.1
76.5
70.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
60.4 in
Height
61.1 in
100.7
162.1
101
162.9
162.1 in
Length
162.9 in
100.7 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
U
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
101 hp
94 hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.32 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
27.94 lb/hp
27.32 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
64 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
688 mi
Range
507 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
688 mi
507 mi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
76.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.2 cu ft