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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Renault Mégane?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Mégane

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,009 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 52 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Mégane

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 Renault Mégane offers markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers moderately 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers slightly more boot space – 389 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries barely more – 466 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane stands out in the key areas 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 £35,100
Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 452 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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