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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ford Transit Courier?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • moderately more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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Ford Transit Courier

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Courier is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,847 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Courier. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 75 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Transit Courier

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 moderately 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 Transit 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 moderately lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,378 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries markedly more – 701 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier holds a solid 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 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
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, 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
100 - 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 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
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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