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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Peugeot 508 SW?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably lighter

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

DS 3

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 348 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 SW

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 508 SW offers substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 260 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 597 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers significantly more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 730 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries barely more – 466 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW holds a decisive overall lead 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 £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 52 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 40,500 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,118 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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