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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Vauxhall Vivaro?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • somewhat more power
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,699 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 8.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 50 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Vivaro

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 Vauxhall Vivaro offers somewhat more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers noticeably 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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 473 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries substantially more – 1,226 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 760 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is decisively ahead 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 222 - 350 km
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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 Vivaro

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 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
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, 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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