DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3 Crossback (2018 – 2022) vs SEAT Arona (2017 – 2021): specs compared
The DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3 Crossback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 155 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.7 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
DS
AUTOMOBILES DS 3 Crossback
2018 – 2022
|
SEAT
Arona
2017 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Spain |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2022 | 2017 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Electric | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 155 hp | 95 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 300 Nm | 155 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 11.4 s | 10.5 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 208 km/h | 172 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.7 – 5.4 L/100 km | 4.9 – 5.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,117 mm | 4,138 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,534 mm | 1,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,558 mm | 2,565 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,525 kg | 1,187 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

