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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or ZEEKR 001?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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ZEEKR 001

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  • considerably more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,918 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 001. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR 001 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 220 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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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 ZEEKR 001 offers considerably more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 388 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 001 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 001 delivers clearly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 426 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 951 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 001 offers clearly more boot space – 539 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries somewhat more – 520 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 001 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.

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ZEEKR 001

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 585 - 620 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
51,400 - 62,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
505 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
ZEEKR
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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