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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Tourneo Courier comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ford Tourneo Courier?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Tourneo Courier: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • slightly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Ford Tourneo Courier

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Tourneo Courier is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,688 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 17.9 kWh/100km for the Ford Tourneo Courier. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 80 km more than the Ford Tourneo Courier.

Tourneo Courier

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 slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Courier delivers somewhat more torque with 290 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 30 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 noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Courier carries very slightly more – 483 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 leads convincingly 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 £29,500
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
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Tourneo Courier

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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 Tourneo Courier

The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Tourneo Courier

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
480 - 483 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ford
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