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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Renault Clio?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Clio: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • only slightly more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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.

Renault Clio is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,991 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Clio

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 Renault Clio offers very slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers clearly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 70 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, Renault Clio is marginally lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers only slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio is slightly 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 £17,100
Clio

Renault Clio

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
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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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The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 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
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Renault
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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