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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or VW Transporter Transporter?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,013 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 6.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 69 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 155 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 substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 623 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries considerably more – 1,259 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 793 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is clearly superior 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 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
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

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