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BYD ETP3 vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or DS Automobiles DS 4?

BYD ETP3 vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
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DS Automobiles DS 4

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD ETP3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,357 £.

DS 4

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 BYD ETP3 offers very slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is substantially faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 103 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is barely lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD ETP3 offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 2,260 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries substantially more – 780 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD ETP3 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

£31,620
ETP3

BYD ETP3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Electric Range 233 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BYD
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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