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DS 3 E-Tense vs Nissan Ariya
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The DS 3 E-Tense is £5 cheaper than the Nissan Ariya (£35,495 against £35,500).
- The Nissan Ariya goes further: about 205 miles against 185 in typical real-world driving.
- The DS 3 E-Tense charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 28 minutes against 40.
- The DS 3 E-Tense is more efficient (3.6 against 3.3 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Nissan Ariya has the bigger boot: 466 litres against 350.
Side by side
| DS 3 E-Tense | Nissan Ariya 63 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £35,495 | £35,500 |
| Real-world range | 185 mi | 205 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 251 mi | – |
| Cold motorway range | 130 mi | 145 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.6 mi/kWh | 3.3 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 50.8 kWh | 63 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 107 kW | up to 130 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 28 min | 40 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 350 L | 466 L |
| Towing (braked) | – | 750 kg |
| Length | 4,118 mm | 4,595 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 9 s | 7.5 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | No | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Band 2 | Band 2 |
| Brand warranty | Check | 5 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: DS DS 3 E-Tense and Nissan Ariya 63 kWh. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the DS 3 E-Tense or the Nissan Ariya?
The DS 3 E-Tense is £5 cheaper than the Nissan Ariya (£35,495 against £35,500).
Which has the longer range, the DS 3 E-Tense or the Nissan Ariya?
The Nissan Ariya goes further: about 205 miles against 185 in typical real-world driving.
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