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Renault Express vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Renault Express vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,377 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

DS 3

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 visibly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers only slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is marginally lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,296 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Renault Express?

The Renault Express is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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