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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Renault Trafic Transporter?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • marginally 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:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,595 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic 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 markedly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 82 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Trafic Transporter

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 Renault Trafic 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 somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers clearly 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 599 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries considerably more – 1,222 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 756 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter sits just ahead overall 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 £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 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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DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 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
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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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