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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Renault Twingo?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Renault Twingo

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient

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.

Renault Twingo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Twingo is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 138 km more than the Renault Twingo.

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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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers significantly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 260 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is only slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more boot space – 350 L compared to 305 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries noticeably more – 466 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is decisively ahead 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 £28,400
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • 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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DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault Twingo

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 40,500 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
4,118 mm
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
301 - 320 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
150 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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