The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - ..)
€ 38,400

€ 23,600

€ 38,400
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 E-Tense 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 E-Tense
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 E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4356 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.49 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
U
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
134 hp
94 hp
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.96 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
26.32 lb/hp
30.96 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg
( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
MPGe
63 MPGe
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
50 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
No data
Range
592 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
mi
592 mi
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
0 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
829 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