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BMW 3 Series Touring vs SEAT Arona comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or SEAT Arona?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs SEAT Arona: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
SEAT Arona is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,357 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.
Arona
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is clearly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 462 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.
When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries marginally more – 522 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
SEAT Arona
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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SEAT Arona
The SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
SEAT Arona
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
400 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,780 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
95 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
SEAT
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