The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130 Automatic (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - ..)
€ 32,000

€ 23,600

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.02 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
U
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
128 hp
94 hp
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.96 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
22.05 lb/hp
30.96 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
62 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
670 mi
Range
592 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
670 mi
592 mi
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 130
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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