The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI (17 - 18)
€ 38,400

€ 19,600

€ 38,400
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 E-Tense 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 E-Tense
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 E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2617 lb
4356 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
911 lb
25.83 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
134 hp
113 hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
192 lb‑ft
at 300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
▶ REPLAY
26.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
26.32 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
48 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
MPGe
48 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
50 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
No data
Range
507 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
mi
507 mi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Environmental Impact
No data
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 E-Tense
0 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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