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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

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

  • a bit cheaper
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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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a bit cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,714 £.

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 Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 slightly 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 barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers very slightly 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 barely lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,335 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 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
463 - 485 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
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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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