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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Peugeot 308 SW?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 618 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.7 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308 SW. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers barely more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 44 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

308 SW

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 Peugeot 308 SW offers slightly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers slightly 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is moderately lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW 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.

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308 SW

Peugeot 308 SW

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 444 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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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 3

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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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