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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs GWM WEY 03 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or GWM WEY 03?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs GWM WEY 03: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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GWM WEY 03

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the GWM WEY 03 costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,555 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 03 uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 261 km more than the GWM WEY 03.

WEY 03

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 GWM WEY 03 offers substantially more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 03 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 03 delivers substantially more torque with 685 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 425 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 considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 926 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 03 offers clearly more boot space – 517 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries slightly more – 466 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 03 is decisively 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 £41,100
WEY 03

GWM WEY 03

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 442 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 130 - 139 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
41,100 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
15 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
517 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

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