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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Lynk & Co 01?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,350 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 325 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 Lynk & Co 01 offers clearly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers significantly more torque with 535 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 275 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 clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers clearly more boot space – 466 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries somewhat more – 466 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 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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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
415 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
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

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