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 £21,000

Peugeot 208

Price 21,000 - 33,200 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission Automatic, Manual
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
Model 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 £14,000

Citroen C3

Price 14,000 - 24,700 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic, Manual
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
Model 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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considerably cheaper
marginally lighter

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from £18,000

MG ZS

Price 18,000 - 24,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 197 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.7 - 12.5 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 148 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model ZS
Model ZS 1.5, ZS 1.5 Hybrid+
CO2 Efficiency Class E, C
Trim Level Comfort, Comfort Automatik, Luxury Automatik
Power kW 85 - 145 kW
co2 115 - 145 g/km
Engine capacity 1,495 - 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,330 - 1,420 kg
Trunk capacity 443 L
Width 1,818 mm
Brand MG
Payload 375 - 470 kg

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considerably cheaper
clearly more power
barely quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly more trunk space

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from £27,000

MINI Aceman

Price 27,000 - 36,400 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 - 258 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range 309 - 355 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.4 - 7.9 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 290 - 350 Nm
Model Aceman
Model John Cooper Works, E
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Blackyard
Power kW 135 - 190 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 1,720 - 1,825 kg
Trunk capacity 300 L
Width 1,754 mm
Brand MINI
Payload 450 - 530 kg
Variant John Cooper Works

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very slightly cheaper
visibly more power
marginally more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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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, Manual
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
Model 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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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 £23,900

Ford Puma

Price 23,900 - 36,300 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 125 - 168 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range 404 - 417 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 9.8 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model Puma
Model Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid ST, Puma Gen-E
CO2 Efficiency Class D, A
Trim Level Titanium, Titanium PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line, ST-Line PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line X, ST-Line X PowerShift Automatik, PowerShift Automatik, BlueCruise Edition PowerShift Automatik, Premium, BlueCruise Edition
Power kW 92 - 124 kW
co2 0 - 135 g/km
Engine capacity 999 cm3
Curb weight 1,316 - 1,563 kg
Trunk capacity 456 - 523 L
Width 1,805 mm
Brand Ford
Payload 367 - 469 kg
Variant ST, Gen-E

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noticeably cheaper
marginally more power
somewhat more efficient
only slightly more electric range
visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
noticeably more trunk space

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