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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Morgan Plus Four?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Morgan Plus Four

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,412 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Plus Four

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 Morgan Plus Four offers noticeably more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Four is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Morgan Plus Four delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is clearly lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 shows a few small advantages 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
Morgan Plus Four

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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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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Morgan Plus Four

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Morgan
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