DS Automobiles DS 3 second generation
The DS Automobiles DS 3 second generation (2018–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm RDW | 4,120 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm RDW | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm RDW | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm RDW | 2,560 mm |
| Front track | 1,542–1,548 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,551–1,557 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,178–1,525 kg RDW | 1,245–1,625 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,278–1,625 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,665–2,008 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 620–685 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | 350 L EV DB | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 150 km/h EV DB | – |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s EV DB | – |
| Torque | 205–300 Nm ASTRA | – |
| Electric | ||
| Battery capacity (usable) | 50.0–50.8 kWh EV DB | 50.0 kWh |
| Battery capacity (gross) | 50.0–54.0 kWh EV DB | – |
| Range (WLTP) | 320–402 km EV DB | – |
| Energy use | 168 Wh/km EV DB | – |
| AC charging power | 11 kW EV DB | – |
| DC fast charging power | 100 kW EV DB | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/60R18, 215/55R18, 215/60R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), 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 | 91.3% (89.9–92.5) | 92.2% | 1,888 |
| 4–5 years | 89.1% (87.1–90.8) | 91.0% | 1,101 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20.4% | 12.5% |
| Tyres | 20.0% | 21.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 10.3% | 5.9% |
| Suspension | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 2.3% | 0.8% |
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 15 versions of the DS Automobiles DS 3 second generation
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European Union 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | 1.2 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | 6.0 L/100 km WLTP | 135 g/km | – | 3,570 |
| 2022 | Electric motor | 115 kW (156 PS) | Electric | 15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 396 km | 39 |
| 2021 | 1.2 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | 5.9 L/100 km WLTP | 134 g/km | – | 10 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | – | 105–113 g/km | – | 11,092 |
| 2019–2020 | 1.5 L | – | Diesel | – | 97 g/km | – | 172 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.2 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | – | 107–124 g/km | – | 25,021 |
| 2018–2019 | 1.6 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Diesel | – | 83–85 g/km | – | 6,202 |
| 2018–2019 | 1.2 L | 60 kW (82 PS) | Petrol | – | 106–107 g/km | – | 4,856 |
| 2019 | 1.2 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | – | 105 g/km | – | 32 |
| 2018–2019 | 1.6 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | – | 129 g/km | – | 528 |
| 2018 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | – | 94 g/km | – | 44 |
| 2018 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | – | 129 g/km | – | 38 |
| 2018 | 1.6 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | – | 129 g/km | – | 22 |
United Kingdom 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019PureTech 110 S&S Auto | 1.2 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.3–7.2 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2018PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 (from 07/18) | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.2–5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119–126 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.