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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault R4 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Renault R4?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault R4: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • barely more power
  • markedly lighter
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Renault R4

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault R4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,723 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R4 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault R4 offers barely more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 9 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

R4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers barely more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R4 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers marginally more torque with 260 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 15 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 markedly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault R4 offers significantly more boot space – 1,045 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 695 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 443 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R4 holds a solid 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.

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R4

Renault R4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 409 km
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DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault R4

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
27,300 - 32,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
409 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
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 1,045 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,808 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
385 - 443 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
150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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