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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • moderately more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • only slightly cheaper
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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.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,916 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 17.4 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Combo Cargo. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 46 km more than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo.

Combo Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 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, DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries significantly more – 781 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 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 : 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
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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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