MG ZS EV Standard Range vs DS 3 E-Tense

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General Info

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

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

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

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

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

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

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 MG ZS EV Standard Range DS 3 E-Tense
Length 4323 mm 4118 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 1988 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1809 mm 1802 mm
Height 1649 mm 1534 mm
Wheelbase 2581 mm 2558 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 MG ZS EV Standard Range DS 3 E-Tense
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1645 kg 1625 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 448 l 350 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1166 l 1050 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 5.1
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