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BYD ETP3 vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or DS Automobiles DS 3?

BYD ETP3 vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

BYD ETP3

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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,118 £.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 167 km more than the BYD ETP3.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers somewhat more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers clearly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries significantly more – 780 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 314 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far ahead overall 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 £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
BYD ETP3
DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption

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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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BYD ETP3
DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
-
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
780 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
DS Automobiles
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