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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Kia Ceed?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • moderately more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Kia Ceed is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Ceed

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers marginally more torque with 260 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 7 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 only slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 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.

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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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The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 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
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Kia
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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