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VW Touran vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touran or DS Automobiles DS 3?

VW Touran vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Touran

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,493 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 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 marginally 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 Touran is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Touran

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, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more boot space – 834 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 484 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries markedly more – 601 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran 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.

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Touran

VW Touran

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Reviews VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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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
36,000 - 45,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
VW
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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