The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI (17 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100 (19 - ..)
€ 16,300

€ 26,000

€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100.
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
61.1
70.1
76.5
60.4
70.5
78.3
70.1 in
Width
70.5 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
61.1 in
Height
60.4 in
101
162.9
100.7
162.1
162.9 in
Length
162.1 in
101 in
Wheelbase
100.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
▶ REPLAY
27.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
27.32 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
48 mpg
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
507 mi
Range
688 mi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
507 mi
688 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
76.1 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
92.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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