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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or VW Caddy?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Caddy: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • marginally more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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VW Caddy

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Caddy is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 279 km more than the VW Caddy.

Caddy

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 marginally 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 VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy stands well ahead of its rival 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 £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 121 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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The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
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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