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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • visibly cheaper
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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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is visibly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 63 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

Proace City Compact Van

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers somewhat more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,358 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries substantially more – 921 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 455 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van holds a solid 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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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