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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or VW Taigo?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Taigo: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient

VW Taigo

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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.

VW Taigo is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Taigo

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 very slightly 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 VW Taigo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers only slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Taigo is only slightly lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Taigo offers clearly more boot space – 440 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo holds a slight edge 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 £19,900
Taigo

VW Taigo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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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
28,400 - 40,500 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,118 mm
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
150 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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