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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ford Ranger?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 358 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Ranger

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 Ford Ranger offers substantially more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers significantly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 437 Nm more.

DS 3

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,156 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 523 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger has the upper hand 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.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ford
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