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.

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.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the DS Automobiles DS 3 and are good next research steps.

from £13,700

Citroen C3

Price : 13,700 - 24,600 £
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
Max Speed : 132 km/h
Torque : 120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Doors : 5
Model : C3
Modell : e-C3 Standard Range, e-C3 Urban Range, C3 Turbo 100, C3 Hybrid 110, 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
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
Length : 4,015 mm
Width : 1,755 mm
Height : 1,567 mm
Brand : Citroen
Max trunk capacity : 1,220 L
Payload : 227 - 423 kg

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Quick data check: Citroen C3

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

from £24,800

Peugeot 2008

Price : 24,800 - 40,400 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range : 405 - 406 km
Battery Capacity : 51 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 8.3 - 10.9 s
Model Year : 2,023 - 2,026
Max Speed : 150 - 206 km/h
Torque : 205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Doors : 5
Model : 2008
Modell : e-2008 156, 2008 1.2 Hybrid 145, 2008 156, 2008 1.2 Hybrid 110, 2008 1.2 Turbo 100
CO2 Efficiency Class : A, C, D
Trim Level : Allure, GT, Style, Style e-DSC6, Allure e-DSC6, GT e-DSC6, Business e-DSC6, GT Exclusive e-DSC6, Business, GT Exclusive
Power kW : 74 - 115 kW
co2 : 0 - 129 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,199 cm3
Curb weight : 1,263 - 1,623 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 44 L
Trunk capacity : 434 L
Length : 4,304 mm
Width : 1,770 mm
Height : 1,523 mm
Brand : Peugeot
Max trunk capacity : 1,467 L
Payload : 407 - 447 kg

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Quick data check: Peugeot 2008

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

from £28,300

Lexus LBX

Price : 28,300 - 40,000 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Full Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : CVT
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 136 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 9.2 - 9.6 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 185 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Model : LBX
Modell : LBX
CO2 Efficiency Class : C
Trim Level : e-CVT, Elegant e-CVT, Elegant Black Edition e-CVT, Emotion e-CVT, Relax e-CVT, Relax E-FOUR e-CVT, Cool e-CVT, Cool E-FOUR e-CVT, Vibrant Edition e-CVT
Power kW : 100 kW
co2 : 102 - 110 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,490 cm3
Curb weight : 1,280 - 1,365 kg
Width : 1,825 mm
Brand : Lexus
Payload : 455 - 475 kg

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Quick data check: Lexus LBX

moderately more power
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter
barely cheaper
moderately more efficient

from £23,000

Vauxhall Mokka

Price : 23,000 - 40,500 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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
Battery Capacity : 51 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.9 - 9 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 150 - 209 km/h
Torque : 230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Doors : 5
Model : Mokka
Modell : Mokka Electric, Mokka 1.2 DI Turbo Hybrid 48V, Mokka 1.2 DI Turbo
CO2 Efficiency Class : A, C, D
Trim Level : Edition, GS, Edition eDCT, GS eDCT, 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
Fuel tank capacity : 44 L
Trunk capacity : 310 - 350 L
Length : 4,150 mm
Width : 1,787 mm
Height : 1,515 - 1,535 mm
Brand : Vauxhall
Max trunk capacity : 1,060 - 1,105 L
Payload : 388 - 400 kg

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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

from £32,600

Mercedes A Class

Price : 32,600 - 66,500 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
Electric Range : 85 km
Battery Capacity : 12.9 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.9 - 9.7 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 225 km/h
Torque : 200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : A-Klasse
Modell : A 250 e, A 180, A 180 d, A 200, A 220, A 250, A 200 d, A 220 d, A 35 AMG, A 45 S AMG
CO2 Efficiency Class : B, D, E, G
Trim Level : 8G-DCT, Advanced 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Premium 8G-DCT, 7G-DCT, Advanced 7G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 7G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 7G-DCT, Progressive Line Premium 7G-DCT, Special Edition 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 7G-DCT, 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Premium 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Special Edition 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Special Edition 8G-DCT, Advanced Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G
Power kW : 85 - 310 kW
co2 : 53 - 205 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Curb weight : 1,440 - 1,695 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 35 L
Trunk capacity : 310 - 350 L
Length : 4,428 mm
Width : 1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height : 1,423 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 1,125 L
Payload : 450 - 485 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes A Class

somewhat cheaper
substantially more electric range
somewhat lighter
significantly more power
significantly more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

from £23,100

Honda Jazz

Price : 23,100 - 26,700 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Full Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : CVT
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 122 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 9.4 - 9.7 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Model : Jazz
Modell : Jazz 1.5 i-MMD e:HEV, Jazz Crosstar 1.5 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class : C
Trim Level : Elegance e-CVT, Advance e-CVT, Advance Sport e-CVT
Power kW : 90 kW
co2 : 102 - 108 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,498 cm3
Curb weight : 1,302 - 1,321 kg
Trunk capacity : 304 L
Brand : Honda
Payload : 369 - 388 kg

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Quick data check: Honda Jazz

visibly more power
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
moderately more trunk space
markedly cheaper
a bit more efficient

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