DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback first generation

The DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback first generation (2018–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 30 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm RDW | 3,948 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm RDW | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm RDW | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm RDW | 2,464 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,145–1,498 kg RDW | 974–1,175 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,245–1,598 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,650–1,975 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 620–640 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 150–208 km/h RDW | 194 km/h |
| Torque | – | 205 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/55R18, 215/60R17, 215/65R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 91.1% (89.3–92.7) | 92.2% | 1,079 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 21.6% | 20.5% |
| Suspension | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.1% | 5.6% |
| Brakes | 5.7% | 10.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.2% | 4.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 30 versions of the DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback first generation
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European Union 21 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2023 | 1.2 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5.6 L/100 km WLTP | 126–128 g/km | – | 4,963 |
| 2021–2023 | 1.5 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 4.5 L/100 km WLTP | 118–119 g/km | – | 2,922 |
| 2021–2022 | 1.2 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | 6.0–6.1 L/100 km WLTP | 137–138 g/km | – | 13,035 |
| 2021–2022 | 1.5 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 4.7–4.8 L/100 km WLTP | 127–128 g/km | – | 7,672 |
| 2021–2022 | Electric motor | 57 kW (77 PS) | Electric | 16.2–17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 320–332 km | 6,629 |
| 2021–2022 | Electric motor | 100 kW (136 PS) | Electric | 16.2–17.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 319–324 km | 2,358 |
| 2021–2022 | 1.2 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Petrol | 6.3 L/100 km WLTP | 143 g/km | – | 1,584 |
| 2022 | Electric motor | 115 kW (156 PS) | Electric | 15.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 391 km | 90 |
| 2021 | 1.5 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 121 g/km | – | 667 |
| 2021 | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Other fuel | – | 113 g/km | – | 10 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.2 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | – | 111–114 g/km | – | 21,998 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.5 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | – | 97–99 g/km | – | 8,105 |
| 2019–2020 | Electric motor | 57 kW (77 PS) | Electric | 17.8–18.3 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 317 km | 8,298 |
| 2019–2020 | 1.5 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | – | 99 g/km | – | 7,480 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.2 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | – | 106–109 g/km | – | 8,085 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.2 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Petrol | – | 116–125 g/km | – | 7,857 |
| 2019–2020 | Electric motor | 100 kW (136 PS) | Electric | 17.7–17.8 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 318 km | 1,932 |
| 2019–2020 | 1.5 L | – | Diesel | – | 97 g/km | – | 690 |
| 2020 | 1.2 L | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | – | 140 g/km | – | 324 |
| 2019 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | – | 113 g/km | – | 1,434 |
| 2019 | Electric motor | 25 kW (34 PS) | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | – | 14 |
United Kingdom 9 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2022E-TENSE | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 14.5–18.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 307–363 km |
| 2020–2021PureTech 100 Manual | 1.2 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.3–6.2 L/100 km WLTP | 120–141 g/km | – |
| 2020–2021PureTech 130 Automatic | 1.2 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 5.8–6.6 L/100 km WLTP | 132–148 g/km | – |
| 2020–2021PureTech 155 Automatic | 1.2 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.1–6.8 L/100 km WLTP | 137–153 g/km | – |
| 2020–2021BlueHDi 100 Manual | 1.5 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3–4.9 L/100 km WLTP | 113–129 g/km | – |
| 2019PureTech 100 Manual | 1.2 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.4–6.1 L/100 km WLTP | – | – |
| 2019PureTech 130 Automatic | 1.2 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.0–6.7 L/100 km WLTP | – | – |
| 2019PureTech 155 Automatic | 1.2 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.2–6.8 L/100 km WLTP | – | – |
| 2019BlueHDi 100 Manual | 1.5 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5–5.2 L/100 km WLTP | – | – |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





