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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Peugeot 208?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 208 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers barely more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 32 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 156 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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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, Peugeot 208 is very slightly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries only slightly more – 466 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is far ahead 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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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 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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The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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