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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Jeep Renegade comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 26,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Jeep Renegade?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Jeep Renegade: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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Jeep Renegade

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Jeep Renegade is very slightly cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,391 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Renegade uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 364 km more than the Jeep Renegade.

Renegade

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 Jeep Renegade offers clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Renegade is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers very slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Renegade offers only slightly more boot space – 351 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Renegade carries slightly more – 570 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Renegade is far ahead overall 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 £26,700
Renegade

Jeep Renegade

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 36 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Jeep Renegade

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Jeep Renegade

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
36 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
48 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Length
-
Length
4,236 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,805 mm
Height
-
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Jeep
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