DS Automobiles DS 3 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the DS Automobiles DS 3, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

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from £14,000

Citroen C3

Price 14,000 - 24,700 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 101 - 113 HP
Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range 212 - 325 km
Seats 2 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 - 12 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model C3
Modell e-C3 Standard Range, e-C3 Van Standard Range, e-C3 Urban Range, Turbo 100, Hybrid 110
CO2 Efficiency Class A, D, C
Trim Level Max, You, Plus, Van, Plus e-DCS, Max e-DCS, Team D, Team D e-DCS, Collection, Collection e-DCS
Power kW 74 - 83 kW
co2 0 - 126 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 cm3
Curb weight 1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity 310 L
Width 1,755 mm
Brand Citroen
Payload 227 - 423 kg
Variant Van

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noticeably more power
only slightly more efficient
moderately more electric range
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly more trunk space
considerably cheaper
marginally lighter

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from £24,800

Peugeot 2008

Price 24,800 - 40,400 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 101 - 156 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 405 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.3 - 10.9 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model 2008
Modell 2008 1.2 Hybrid 145, 2008 156, 2008 1.2 Hybrid 110, 2008 1.2 Turbo 100
CO2 Efficiency Class C, A, D
Trim Level Business e-DSC6, GT Exclusive e-DSC6, Business, GT Exclusive, Style, Allure
Power kW 74 - 115 kW
co2 0 - 129 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 cm3
Curb weight 1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity 434 L
Width 1,770 mm
Brand Peugeot
Payload 407 - 447 kg

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very slightly lighter
moderately cheaper
marginally more efficient
very slightly more efficient
only slightly more electric range
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
somewhat more trunk space

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from £21,000

Peugeot 208

Price 21,000 - 33,200 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 101 - 156 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range 363 - 432 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.3 - 10.9 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model 208
Modell 208 1.2 Hybrid 110, 208 136, 208 156, 208 1.2 Turbo 100
CO2 Efficiency Class C, A, D
Trim Level Business e-DSC6, Business, Style, Allure
Power kW 74 - 115 kW
co2 0 - 116 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 cm3
Curb weight 1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity 309 - 352 L
Width 1,745 mm
Brand Peugeot
Payload 380 - 430 kg

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clearly cheaper
moderately more efficient
barely more efficient
barely more electric range
barely quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
barely more trunk space

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from £20,700

Vauxhall Frontera

Price 20,700 - 30,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 110 - 145 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 308 - 400 km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.1 - 14.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model Frontera
Modell Frontera Electric Extended Range, Frontera 1.2 DI Turbo Hybrid 48V, Frontera Electric
CO2 Efficiency Class A, D
Trim Level Edition, GS, Ultimate eDCT (5-Sitzer), Ultimate eDCT (7-Sitzer), Ultimate, Edition eDCT, GS eDCT (5-Sitzer), GS eDCT (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 81 - 107 kW
co2 0 - 118 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 cm3
Curb weight 1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity 460 L
Width 1,795 mm
Brand Vauxhall
Payload 436 - 570 kg
Variant Electric

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very slightly more power
barely more efficient
marginally more efficient
moderately lighter
substantially cheaper
noticeably more trunk space

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from £23,000

Vauxhall Mokka

Price 23,000 - 40,500 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 281 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range 336 - 403 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model Mokka
Modell Mokka Electric, 1.2 DI Turbo, 1.2 DI Turbo Hybrid 48V
CO2 Efficiency Class A, D, C
Trim Level Edition, GS, GSE, Ultimate, Ultimate eDCT
Power kW 100 - 207 kW
co2 0 - 129 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 cm3
Curb weight 1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity 310 - 350 L
Width 1,787 mm
Brand Vauxhall
Payload 388 - 400 kg
Variant Electric, GSE

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Quick data check: Vauxhall Mokka

marginally lighter
clearly cheaper
considerably more power
only slightly more efficient
barely more efficient
very slightly more electric range
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £21,400

VW T-Cross

Price 21,400 - 32,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 95 - 150 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.4 - 11.3 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model T-Cross
Modell T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF, T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E
Trim Level Life, ENERGY, Life DSG (7-Gang), ENERGY DSG (7-Gang), Style, Style DSG (7-Gang), R-Line, R-Line DSG (7-Gang)
Power kW 70 - 110 kW
co2 124 - 136 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,267 - 1,338 kg
Trunk capacity 455 L
Width 1,784 mm
Brand VW
Payload 463 - 480 kg

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barely more power
barely more efficient
marginally lighter
visibly cheaper
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
noticeably more trunk space

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