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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Peugeot 408?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • noticeably 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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,615 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 56 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.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 408 offers clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 100 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 noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 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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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 79 - 456 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 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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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