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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Fiat Tipo Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Fiat Tipo Hatchback?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Fiat Tipo Hatchback: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • moderately more power
  • a bit lighter
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Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Tipo Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback uses 4.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Tipo Hatchback

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback delivers slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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 a bit lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 166 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers markedly more boot space – 440 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is narrowly ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
122 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
4,368 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Height
-
Height
1,495 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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