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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Transit Transporter comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 67,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ford Transit Transporter?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Transit Transporter: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
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Ford Transit Transporter

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more electric range
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,807 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Transporter offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 2 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Transit Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Transporter offers substantially more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 430 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 170 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter 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.

from £67,300
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 269 HP
  • Electric Range 341 - 402 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
67,300 - 73,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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