DS Automobiles DS 3 first generation

DS Automobiles DS 3 first generation
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The DS Automobiles DS 3 first generation (2015–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 32 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,950 mm RDW3,948 mm
Width1,720 mm RDW1,715 mm
Height1,480 mm RDW1,458 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm RDW2,464 mm
Front track1,465–1,468 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,467–1,471 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight949–1,095 kg RDW974–1,175 kg
Mass in running order1,049–1,195 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,511–1,640 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,100–1,150 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer520–570 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors2 RDW–
Performance
Top speed174–204 km/h RDW165–235 km/h
Torque205–300 Nm ASTRA160–300 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/45R17, 195/55R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years93.4% (92.3–94.3)92.2%2,250
4–5 years89.1% (88.6–89.6)91.0%17,239
6–8 years80.6% (80.3–80.9)86.4%58,796
9–12 years71.0% (69.8–72.2)77.9%5,710

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres33.0%27.4%
Brakes27.7%20.0%
Body, chassis and structure14.9%2.7%
Lights and electrics12.0%8.1%
Suspension11.2%11.8%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)9.0%6.6%

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 32 versions of the DS Automobiles DS 3 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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2019–20201.5 L–Diesel97 g/km172
2015–20191.2 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol102–119 g/km62,721
2015–20191.2 L–Petrol105–113 g/km44,428
2015–20191.6 L73 kW (99 PS)Diesel83–86 g/km50,974
2015–20191.2 L60 kW (82 PS)Petrol103–107 g/km27,692
2016–20191.2 L96 kW (131 PS)Petrol105 g/km7,748
2015–20191.6 L121 kW (165 PS)Petrol129 g/km5,648
2015–20181.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel94 g/km6,586
2016–20181.6 L153 kW (208 PS)Petrol125 g/km2,642
2015–20181.6 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel90 g/km316
2015–20181.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel94 g/km470
2015–20181.6 L–Petrol129 g/km1,506
2015–20181.6 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol129 g/km182
20171.2 L144 kW (196 PS)Petrol105 g/km32
20171.2 L122 kW (166 PS)Petrol100 g/km14
2015–20161.6 L68 kW (92 PS)Diesel94–96 g/km1,606
2015–20161.4 L50 kW (68 PS)Diesel98–99 g/km402
20151.6 L73 kW (99 PS)Hybrid82 g/km624
20151.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol151 g/km230
20151.6 L149 kW (203 PS)Petrol149 g/km32
20151.2 L60 kW (82 PS)Hybrid107 g/km24

United Kingdom 11 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2019PureTech 110 S&S Auto1.2 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.3–7.2 L/100 km WLTP–
2015–2018PureTech 110 S&S1.2 L–Petrol5-speed manual4.3–4.7 L/100 km NEDC100–107 g/km
2015–2018PureTech 110 S&S EAT61.2 L–Petrol6-speed automatic4.6–4.9 L/100 km NEDC105–112 g/km
2018PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 (from 07/18)1.2 L–Petrol6-speed automatic5.2–5.5 L/100 km NEDC119–126 g/km
2015–2018BlueHDi 100 S&S1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual3.4–3.5 L/100 km NEDC87–92 g/km
2015–2018BlueHDi 120 S&S1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
2016–2018THP 210 S&S1.6 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2015–2017PureTech 821.2 L–Petrol5-speed manual4.6–4.9 L/100 km NEDC107–112 g/km
2016–2017PureTech 130 S&S1.2 L–Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2015–2017THP 165 S&S1.6 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2015–2016PureTech 110 S&S (May 15 Production) · PureTech 110 S&S (05/2015 production onwards)1.2 L–Petrol5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km

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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.