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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Fiat Scudo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Fiat Scudo?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Fiat Scudo: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Fiat Scudo

  • moderately more power
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Fiat Scudo costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,858 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Scudo with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 23.6 kWh/100km for the Fiat Scudo. That’s a difference of about 8.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 48 km more than the Fiat Scudo.

Scudo

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat Scudo offers moderately more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Scudo delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is markedly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 473 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries substantially more – 1,805 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,339 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo 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.

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Scudo

Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
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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