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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Vauxhall Combo?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • a bit more power
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Vauxhall Combo

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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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.

Vauxhall Combo is visibly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,625 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Combo

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 a bit more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is markedly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,505 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 700 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo carries visibly more – 695 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo 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.

from £22,900
Combo

Vauxhall Combo

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
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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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Vauxhall Combo

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 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
141 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
544 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Vauxhall
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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