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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 5008 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether DS Automobiles DS 3 or Peugeot 5008 fits your lifestyle better.

DS Automobiles DS 3

Peugeot 5008

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 3 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28400 £, while the Peugeot 5008 costs 37600 £. That’s a price difference of around 9146 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 5008 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the DS Automobiles DS 3: with 15.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Peugeot 5008 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.30 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot 5008 performs decisively better – achieving up to 669 km, about 269 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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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 Peugeot 5008 has a significantly edge – offering 325 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.10 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 5008 performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 5008 pulls decisively stronger with 511 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 251 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1249 kg compared to 1700 kg. The difference is around 451 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers hardly perceptible more room – 350 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 5008 performs convincingly better – up to 2232 L, which is about 1182 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 5008 distinct takes the win – 640 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 5008 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 5008 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Peugeot 5008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 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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Peugeot 5008

The Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28400 - 40500 £
Price
37600 - 54200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1249 - 1646 kg
Curb weight
1700 - 2344 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
Length
4118 mm
Length
4791 mm
Width
1791 mm
Width
1895 mm
Height
1534 mm
Height
1694 mm
Max trunk capacity
1050 L
Max trunk capacity
2178 - 2232 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
596 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Peugeot

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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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