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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs smart #1 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (28400 £ vs 31700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or smart #1?

DS Automobiles DS 3

smart #1

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 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28400 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the DS Automobiles DS 3: with 15.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the smart #1 with 16.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for electric range, the smart #1 performs slight better – achieving up to 440 km, about 40 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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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 smart #1 has a clearly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.10 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 3 performs slight better – reaching 196 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: smart #1 pulls significantly stronger with 584 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 324 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is decisively lighter – 1249 kg compared to 1780 kg. The difference is around 531 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers slight more room – 350 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

In maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 3 performs minimal better – up to 1050 L, which is about 64 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, smart #1 slight takes the win – 470 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is clearly superior 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.

DS Automobiles DS 3
smart #1

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from about £31,700
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28400 - 40500 £
Price
31700 - 45000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1249 - 1646 kg
Curb weight
1780 - 1900 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4118 mm
Length
4270 - 4300 mm
Width
1791 mm
Width
1822 mm
Height
1534 mm
Height
1636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1050 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
425 - 470 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
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What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.