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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 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 Transporter?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Toyota Proace Transporter

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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 marginally cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,133 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 8.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 51 km more than the Toyota Proace Transporter.

Proace Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers barely more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 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 Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 370 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries considerably more – 1,323 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 857 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter has only a minor advantage 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 Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 349 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 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
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

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