Comparison - Seat Arona FR 2022 - vs - Citroen C3 Aircross 2022

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Average Price: 
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
£
23,605
Updated: 
30 Mar 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Emocion red
#D83232
Saphire blue
#48699E
White
#E8E8E8
Magnetic grey
#707376
Desire Red
#940000
Midnight black
#5B5B5B
Urban silver
#AFB0B4
Color: 
Polar white
#E5E7E4
khaki grey
#697271
PERLA NERA BLACK
#222222
PEPPER RED
#922836
VOLTAIC BLUE
#405C98
CUMULUS GREY
#ABACB2

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Arona is perfectly ok, but Seat found it too easy to leap on the small-crossover bandwagon. They just faxed it in. Get a Leon instead.

Pros
Decent chassis,
good infotainment system and tech

Cons
Updated cabin still a little drab,
trim levels restrict your kit choices

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Looks great
Well equipped across the range
Nice and easy to drive

Cons
Tight on space for rear passengers
Lags behind on boot space
Some cheap-feeling interior bits

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Unique styling helps it stand out
Comfy, and very easy to drive
Engines are smooth and refined

Cons
Back seats tight for adults
Infotainment could be sharper
Not very fun in the bends

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Roomy and versatile.
Well priced and well specified.
Good engines

Cons
Not as comfortable as it ought to be,
hates corners

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Efficient and punchy engines
Scope for personalisation
Versatile and roomy cabin

Cons
Handling could be better
Mixed cabin quality
Steering feel

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
12
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
1.20L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
169ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 6 000rpm
128hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet
35.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles
(Normal-Sport-Eco-Individual) Gear shifts mode
Variable assistance power steering
Keyless entry
12v socket in rear

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
163.50in
163.00in
Width: 
70.00in
69.40in
Height: 
60.50in
64.40in
Front Track: 
59.50in
Rear Track: 
58.80in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in
102.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
45.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1388lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.10cu.ft
14.40cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2795.00lbs
2656.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
gearshift indicator
low fuel warning light,
3.5 inch colour matrix display
rev counter

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated, electrically adjustable, folding door mirrors
Front and Rear electric windows - one touch with anti-pinch

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
Height adjustable driver's seat
Flat folding front passenger's seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split folding rear seats (60/40)
Folding center armrest
60/40 split folding rear seats
Three seats with individually adjustable head rests

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent McPherson type with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
McPherson strut front
Rear Suspension: 
Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
rear beam suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone climate control
Aircare filter
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Automatic air-conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8.25" colour touchscreen and proximity sensor
3D map display and voice control,
Full Link smartphone integration (Mirror Link, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto) with USB Type C cable for Apple and Android devices
6 speakers
8" digital cockpit
6 speakers
9 inch touchscreen,
Bluetooth® hands free and media streaming with USB port,
Mirrorscreen compatible with Android Auto & Apple CarPlayT
Citroën Connect Nav with 3D navigation,

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Front & rear body-coloured bumpers
Integrated roof spoiler
Tinted rear windows and rear quarter-panel glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
17 in
Wheels more: 
Emergency repair tyre kit
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
no
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Disk brakes in rear
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Locking wheel bolts
Hill hold control
Tiredness recognition system
Protective side molding
Alarm (perimeter and interior monitoring) with back-up horn and tow-away protection
Hill Start Assist function
Automatic illumination of hazard lights upon hard deceleration
Automatic door & boot locking when vehicle moving off
Automatic locking of the vehicle (after 30 seconds if door or boot unopened)
Lane Departure Warning
Perimetric & Volumetric Alarm
Traffic signs & Speed limit recognition and recommendation