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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Peugeot Expert Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • a bit more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Bus costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Expert Bus

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 Expert Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Peugeot Expert Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Expert Bus delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 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.

Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 749 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Expert Bus offers substantially more boot space – 3,497 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 3,147 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries clearly more – 942 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 476 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Expert Bus 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.

from £33,400
Expert Bus

Peugeot Expert Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
921 - 942 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

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