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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ford Transit Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,998 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers marginally more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers markedly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 1,089 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 696 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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.

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
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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
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 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
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ford
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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