DS 3 E-Tense vs iCar 03
The iCar 03 leads on cargo space.
SUV
DS 3 E-Tense 156ch Rivoli (2023)
1 of 5 versions
No US price yet
41/100#206 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
iCAR 03 · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 2 versions
No US price yet
45/100#188 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
DS 3 E-TenseDS 3 E-TenseiCar 03iCar 03
- Rangeversion: E-TENSEversion not named
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.5 cu ft· 29%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | DS 3 E-Tense | iCar 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: E-TENSE | no data |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version not named |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: E-TENSE | |
| Battery | version: E-TENSE | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: E-TENSE | version not named |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | version: E-TENSE | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | version: E-TENSE | |
| Torque | version: E-TENSE | |
| Top speed | version: E-TENSE | |
| Drive | version: E-TENSE | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: E-TENSE | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: PALLAS | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the DS 3 E-Tense if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Pick the iCar 03 if
Score by category
out of 100
DS 3 E-TenseiCar 03
Range
50- Different test cycles - not compared.49Charging
2425Performance
3366Practicality
5066
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
US EV incentivesQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- DS 3 E-Tense
- 249 miWLTPversion: E-TENSE
- iCar 03
- 311 miCLTCversion not named
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Fast-charge peak
- DS 3 E-Tense
- 100 kWversion: E-TENSE
- iCar 03
- 85 kWversion not named
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- DS 3 E-Tense
- iCar 03
- 6.5 / 7.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
DS 3 E-Tense vs
iCar 03 vs
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ scores 10 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $163,750
- Hyundai Kona ElectricHyundai Kona Electric scores 3 higher
- Score
- 48
- Price
- from $32,675
- Leapmotor C11Leapmotor C11 scores 9 higher
- Score
- 54
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Leapmotor B10Leapmotor B10 scores 4 higher
- Score
- 49
- Price
- from £32,495
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 30 sources
Every source link (51)
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