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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or VW Crafter?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Crafter: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW Crafter

  • 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,622 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Crafter

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 VW Crafter offers slightly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers noticeably more torque with 410 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 823 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries substantially more – 2,994 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,528 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far ahead 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.

from £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 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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VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
-
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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