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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • 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:

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

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,329 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.5 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 116 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van delivers barely more torque with 270 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 435 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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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