The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI (18 - 19) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (20 - ..)
€ 22,200

€ 38,400

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense.
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
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 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
2873 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4356 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.57 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
113 hp
134 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 300 rpm
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Performance
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
115 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.32 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
25.42 lb/hp
26.32 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
( 61 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
61 MPGe
MPGe
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
48 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 kWh
578 mi
Range
No data
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
578 mi
mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
No data
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
0 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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