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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Micro Microlino comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 17 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Micro Microlino?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Micro Microlino: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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Micro Microlino

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Micro Microlino is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,082 £.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 172 km more than the Micro Microlino.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 17 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers substantially more torque with 260 Nm compared to 89 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Micro Microlino is considerably lighter – 596 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 653 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers visibly more boot space – 350 L compared to 230 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries substantially more – 466 kg compared to 154 kg. That’s a difference of about 312 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.

from £29,500
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
DS Automobiles DS 3
Micro Microlino

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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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Micro Microlino

The Micro Microlino is a delightful retro-styled city runabout that feels like a modern reinterpretation of a classic bubble car, perfect for threading through tight streets and turning heads at every junction. It’s unabashedly charming and ideal for urban life, but buyers should embrace the playful simplicity over family-hauler practicality.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Micro Microlino

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
15,400 - 22,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
93 - 228 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
596 - 630 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
230 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,473 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
120 - 154 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
8 - 17 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
89 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
6 - 12 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Micro
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