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The five worst rivals of the DS3 2023

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The five worst rivals of the DS3 2023

The 2023 DS3 is a vehicle halfway between a B-segment car and a compact crossover, and these are its five worst rivals on the market.

The DS3 is one of those cars that we cannot include in two different segments, the B for utility vehicles and the B-SUV for compact crossovers. In any case, this is one of the most “chic” alternatives on the market, for those seeking to project an image and personality through the car. Let’s look at the five worst rivals of the DS3 2023.

Last year DS updated its entry-level model, the DS3, a 4.16-meter-long SUV available with two gasoline engines, 102 and 131 hp, and a diesel with 131 hp. In addition, there is also a fully electric option, called E-TENSE, with 156 CV, a range of 402 kilometers and a ZERO label from the DGT.

One of the main features of the new DS is its design, both exterior and interior, different from what we are used to in lower segments. The elaborate shape of the headlights, the designs of the 17 and 18-inch wheels, the distribution of the interior controls and the use of better quality materials are striking.

The equipment is also remarkable. The new DS3 Crossback is available in five finishes: Bastille, Rivoli, DS Performance Line, Opera and Performance Line+. Elements such as electrically adjustable seats, heating and massage, different types of upholstery, including Alcantara and leather, and a new IRIS SYSTEM multimedia system stand out.

The DS3 2023 is on sale from 27,669.62 euros in its access version, with the Bastille finish and the PureTech 100 gasoline engine, three-cylinder and 1.2-liter, with 102 CV and a six-speed manual transmission.

The first of the five rivals of the DS3 2023: Audi Q2

The five worst rivals of the DS3 2023

One of the direct rivals of the DS3 2023 is the Audi Q2, a 4.22-meter-long premium crossover, therefore slightly larger than the French one.

The Q2 represents access to Audi’s SUV range, with a starting price of 32,330 euros. It is available with four trim levels, Advanced, S Line, Black Line Edition and Adrenalin.

Unlike the new DS, the Q2 offers a wide range of engines, with gasoline and diesel options, from 110 to 190 hp, plus a more powerful SQ2 version, with 300 hp. On the contrary, neither version is electrified, so they have a C label.

Mini Countryman

The five worst rivals of the DS3 2023

Another direct concept alternative to the new DS3 Crossback is the Mini Countryman. This model also received a facelift in 2022 and is on sale from 35,430 euros.

The Countryman is larger than the new DS3, reaching up to 4.30 meters in length. This, together with more cubic shapes of its bodywork, provides more space for passengers in the rear seats.

The Mini crossover is offered with three gasoline versions: the Cooper, with 136 CV (three cylinders), the Cooper S, with 178 CV, and the John Cooper Works, with 306 CV; and two diesel: Cooper D, with 150 CV, and Cooper SD, with 190 CV.

All versions have an automatic transmission and the less powerful have front-wheel drive, while the rest are equipped with an All4 all-wheel drive system.

Peugeot 2008

The five worst rivals of the DS3 2023

The Peugeot 2008 shares development with the DS3 2023. In fact, both models mount the same range of engines, both diesel and gasoline, although the electric version has a less powerful engine, 136 CV, and a lower autonomy: 345 kilometers, according to the WLTP cycle.

The 2008 has a more aggressive, off-road look, rather than the smoother, more refined lines of the new DS. Inside, it is also distinguished by the arrangement of the instrument panel and the steering wheel, the well-known i-Cockpit, and a much more modern and technological appearance.

The Peugeot SUV also wins in trunk capacity, with 434 liters, compared to 350 liters for the DS. It is for sale from 26,490 euros.

nissan juke

The five worst rivals of the DS3 2023

The Nissan Juke is one of the benchmarks within the B-SUV segment and is one of the five worst rivals of the DS3 2023. In 2020 the second generation of the Japanese model arrived and the forerunner of this type of small vehicle with an off-road body.

It measures 4.21 meters, making it somewhat larger than the DS3, and stands out for its striking design, although it continues with respect to the first generation (which was already groundbreaking).

Available in four finishes, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna and N-Design, it offers a range of engines made up of two options: 1.0 DIG-T gasoline with 114 CV and a 1.6 Hybrid 105 kW (143 CV) hybrid with ECO label. Its price starts at 23,700 euros.

ford cougar

The five worst rivals of the DS3 2023

We end this list with the five worst rivals of the DS3 2023 with the Ford Puma, a compact crossover that shares a technical base with the Fiesta and that boasts two fundamental aspects: electrified mechanics with an ECO label and remarkable dynamic behavior.

The range of engines is made up solely of gasoline versions: on the one hand, the 1.0 EcoBoost with 125 and 155 hp, three-cylinder and, on the other, the 1.5 EcoBoost with 200 hp from the Puma ST.

All versions, except the ST, include a Mild-Hybrid system. Precisely, these options have a smaller trunk, 401 liters, due to the presence of the battery. On the other hand, the trunk of the Puma ST, without hybridization, reaches 456 liters of capacity. The price starts at 24,049 euros.

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