Global EV Comparison: Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh vs DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
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General Info
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €39500. The DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €16990 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh | DS 3 Crossback E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2020-2022 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Poland | France |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €39500 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €37850 | €16990 |
| GCC Score | 5.8 | 5.2 |
Range and Efficiency
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh (2024-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (2020-2022).
| Property | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh | DS 3 Crossback E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 410 km | 341 km |
| Range (GCC) | 353 km | 293 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 54 kWh | 50 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 50.8 kWh | 46.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.95 km/kWh | 6.33 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.3 | 6.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (2020-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 101 kW, while the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh (2024-...) maxes out at 100 kW.
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (2020-2022) is limited to 7.4 kW.
| Property | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh | DS 3 Crossback E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 101 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.4 | 4.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Although the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh (2024-...) has more power, the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (2020-2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh | DS 3 Crossback E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 115 kW | 100 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 154 hp | 134 hp |
| Motor Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9 s | 8.7 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh (2024-...) and DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (2020-2022) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh | DS 3 Crossback E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4173 mm | 4118 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1981 mm | 1988 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1781 mm | 1802 mm |
| Height | 1532 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2562 mm | 2558 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 54 kWh | DS 3 Crossback E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1620 kg | 1598 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 400 l | 350 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1265 l | 1050 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5 |
