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XPeng P7 vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (473 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – XPeng P7 or DS Automobiles DS 3?

XPeng P7 vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

XPeng P7

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly 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

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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 XPeng P7 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,012 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the XPeng P7. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the XPeng P7 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 176 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the XPeng P7 offers significantly more power – delivering 473 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng P7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng P7 delivers considerably more torque with 757 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 497 Nm more.

P7

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 significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,020 kg. The difference is around 771 kg.

Looking at boot space, the XPeng P7 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 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng P7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £42,500
P7

XPeng P7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 276 - 473 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 505 - 576 km
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Reviews XPeng P7

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SvenP
15 Jul 2026, 15:50:04

xpeng p7i is overall more practical - it's just not available with 1000 hp - but in the Performance variant 470+ hp are enough, and many gimmicks are better implemented on the P7i

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14 Dec 2025, 06:11:35

Awesome car. I have the P7 Performance with the Premium package in black and am very satisfied!

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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
42,500 - 50,200 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
505 - 576 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
82.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,020 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
4,888 mm
Length
-
Width
1,896 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 - 473 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
440 - 757 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
203 - 348 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
XPeng
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the XPeng P7 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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