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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Fiat 500?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,368 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is slightly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 69 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

DS 3

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is moderately lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more boot space – 350 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries clearly more – 466 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly superior 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.

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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
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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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Reijo Muhonen
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I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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