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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Nissan Juke comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Nissan Juke?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Nissan Juke: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • only slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Nissan Juke

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  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more trunk space

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.

Nissan Juke is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,063 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Juke uses 4.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Juke

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 only slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.1 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 260 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 60 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,274 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Juke offers somewhat more boot space – 422 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 stands out in the key areas 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 : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • 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
Nissan Juke

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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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Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is a pocket-sized crossover that refuses to blend in, with quirky styling and a cheeky stance that turns heads at every traffic light. It’s ideal for shoppers who value personality and nimble urban driving over maximum practicality, delivering surprising pep and a well-equipped feel for everyday fun.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Nissan Juke

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 40,500 £
Price
21,400 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
105 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,274 - 1,405 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Length
4,118 mm
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
405 - 427 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
114 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Nissan
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