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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Mokka comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Vauxhall Mokka?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Mokka: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • marginally lighter
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Vauxhall Mokka

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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

Vauxhall Mokka is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,454 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Mokka uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Mokka is barely more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Mokka offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 403 km, about 3 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Mokka

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 Vauxhall Mokka offers considerably more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Mokka delivers visibly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is marginally lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,294 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 350 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries moderately more – 466 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka is clearly superior overall 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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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 336 - 403 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
388 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
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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