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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Toyota Proace Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • slightly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,062 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 57 km more than the Toyota Proace Bus.

Proace Bus

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 Toyota Proace Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 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: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 586 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 799 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus holds a narrow 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.

from £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 218 - 343 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Toyota
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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