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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Renault Master Transporter?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Master Transporter

  • marginally more power
  • moderately more electric range
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,145 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 7.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers moderately more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 48 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Master Transporter

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 Master Transporter offers marginally more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 120 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 879 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,380 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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 £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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The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 318 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
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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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