DS 3 E-Tense vs Smart #3
The Smart #3 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
smart #3 BRABUS
1 of 7 versions
Germany · checked Oct 4, 2026 · de.smart.com
44/100#192 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
DS 3 E-TenseDS 3 E-TenseSmart #3Smart #3
- Range (WLTP)version: E-TENSE
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.7 cu ft· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | DS 3 E-Tense | Smart #3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: E-TENSE | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Version named in Chinese by the source |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: E-TENSE | |
| Battery | version: E-TENSE | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: E-TENSE | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | version: E-TENSE | |
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: E-TENSE | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| 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 Smart #3 if
Score by category
out of 100
DS 3 E-TenseSmart #3
Range
5053Charging
2426Performance
33100Practicality
5054
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- DS 3 E-Tense
- 249 miWLTPversion: E-TENSE
- Smart #3
- 258 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Fast-charge peak
- DS 3 E-Tense
- 100 kWversion: E-TENSE
- Smart #3
- 150 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- DS 3 E-Tense
- Smart #3
- 3.7 / 5.8 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
DS 3 E-Tense vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 32 sources
Every source link (54)
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