The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130 Automatic (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI (18 - ..)
€ 32,000

€ 19,600

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 130 is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
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 130
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2621 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
7.12 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
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
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
128 hp
113 hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.19 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
22.05 lb/hp
23.19 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
62 mpg
47 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
670 mi
Range
497 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
670 mi
497 mi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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