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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Fiat 600?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Fiat 600: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • marginally lighter
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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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 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.

Fiat 600 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 600 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 9 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

Both models deliver identical power – 156 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 260 Nm.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is marginally lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,265 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 600 offers marginally more boot space – 385 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries only slightly more – 517 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Fiat 600

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 409 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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Fiat 600

The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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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