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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot Partner comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Peugeot Partner?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Peugeot Partner: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • somewhat more power
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Peugeot Partner

  • moderately cheaper
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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.

Peugeot Partner is moderately cheaper – starting at 26,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,390 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Peugeot Partner with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 17.4 kWh/100km for the Peugeot Partner. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 46 km more than the Peugeot Partner.

Partner

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers somewhat more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Peugeot Partner takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Partner delivers a bit 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?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Partner carries significantly more – 781 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is narrowly 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 £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
26,100 - 33,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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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