Comparison - Seat Arona FR 2022 - vs - BMW iX3 2021

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
£
64,165
Updated: 
15 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Emocion red
#D83232
Saphire blue
#48699E
White
#E8E8E8
Magnetic grey
#707376
Desire Red
#940000
Midnight black
#5B5B5B
Urban silver
#AFB0B4
Color: 
Carbon Black metallic
#30333F
Sophisto Grey metallic
#505050
Mineral White metallic
#F7F6F5
Phytonic Blue metallic
#2A5B81

Electric

Battery: 
74kWh
Full Charge Range: 
285mi
Full Charge Time: 
with 150kW rapid-charger can get from 0-80 per cent charge in 34 minutes
Top Speed: 
111mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.80s

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

BMW's second full-electric car is a little more 'normal', a pragmatic EV that can go a long way on a charge

Pros
Goes a long way,
quietly on relatively little electricity

Cons
Doesn't explore electric packaging possibilities.
Not 4WD

By: 
topgear.com

The BMW iX3 is good to drive and practical, with a better range than rivals, namely the Audi E-tron and Mercedes EQC. It also has a fab infotainment system and a smart interior, so it’s a fine buy if you’re looking for a big electric SUV.

Pros
Longer range than most direct rivals
Great infotainment system
Comparatively well priced

Cons
Not as fast as rivals
Audi E-tron is quieter
Tesla Model 3 has a longer range and faster charging

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Drives like a BMW should
Looks won't alienate EV newbies
Impressive range and performance

Cons
High price and costly options
No lower-powered versions
Facelift models have already appeared

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 6 000rpm
286hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet

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
12V power socket in luggage compartment
M sport leather steering wheel
Vernasca leather upholstery
Heated steering wheel
Floor mats in velour
Lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
Start/stop button in blue

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
163.50in
186.30in
Width: 
70.00in
74.40in
Height: 
60.50in
65.60in
Ground Clearance: 
7.00in
Front Track: 
59.50in
62.90in
Rear Track: 
58.80in
63.60in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in
112.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
55.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1388lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.10cu.ft
18.00cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2795.00lbs
4971.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
gearshift indicator
low fuel warning light,

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Automatic Tailgate
Electric Front Seats with Driver memory
Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable, foldable, heated with memory, auto-dimming drivers side and aspherical on passengers side

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
Heated Front Seats
Electric Front Seats with Driver memory
Electronically adjustable Sports seats for front row
seat width adjustment and lumbar support.
Multifunctional sport seats for driver and front passenger
Rear Seats Features: 
Split folding rear seats (60/40)
Folding center armrest
Reclining function for 2nd seat row

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent McPherson type with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Double joint spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension: 
Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Multiple control arm rear axle

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone climate control
Aircare filter
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Automatic climate control 3-zone
Auxiliary heating and air-conditioning
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + vanity mirrors

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
Wireless smartphone integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless smartphone charging
16 speakers
Gesture control
12.3'' display
Wi-Fi hotspot
iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Adaptive LED Headlights
Sun Protect Glazing
Panoramic glass sunroof, two parts, electric actuation, sliding function, wind deflector, sun protection with floating headliner
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Heated washer jets
Green tinted heat protection glazing glass
Rain sensor and automatic driving lights control
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
20"
Wheels more: 
Emergency repair tyre kit
tyre repair kit
Tyres non-Runflat
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

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
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Disk brakes in rear
Ventilated discs
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
Acoustic protection for pedestrians
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X)
Side impact protection
Crash sensor - Activation of airbags, hazard warning lights, battery safety cut-off and interior lighting + deactivation of fuel pump