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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Renault Trafic Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • barely more power
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,065 £.

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

Trafic Bus

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 Trafic Bus offers barely 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 slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 782 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries substantially more – 982 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 516 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 shows a few small advantages 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 Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 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
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 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
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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