DS 3 E-Tense vs MG ZS EV Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) has a starting price of €40540, compared to the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…), which starts at €33990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property DS 3 E-Tense MG ZS EV Standard Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2021-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture France China, Indonesia, India
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €40540 €33990
Price Europe (Used) €26990 €13750
GCC Score 5.6 5.4

Range and Efficiency

The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…).

Property DS 3 E-Tense MG ZS EV Standard Range
Range (WLTP) 402 km 320 km
Range (GCC) 349 km 272 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 54 kWh 51.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 50.8 kWh 49 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14.6 kWh/100 km 18 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.87 km/kWh 5.55 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.3 5.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) maxes out at 75 kW.

The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property DS 3 E-Tense MG ZS EV Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 75 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.5 3.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property DS 3 E-Tense MG ZS EV Standard Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 115 kW 130 kW
Motor Power (hp) 154 hp 174 hp
Motor Torque 260 Nm 280 Nm
0-100 km/h 9 s 8.6 s
Top Speed 150 km/h 175 km/h
Performance Score 2.9 3.4

Dimensions

The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property DS 3 E-Tense MG ZS EV Standard Range
Length 4118 mm 4323 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1988 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1802 mm 1809 mm
Height 1534 mm 1649 mm
Wheelbase 2558 mm 2581 mm

Cargo and Towing

The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property DS 3 E-Tense MG ZS EV Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1625 kg 1645 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 350 l 448 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1050 l 1166 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 6.4
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