Global EV Comparison: Ford Puma Gen-E FWD vs DS 3 E-Tense
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Ford Puma Gen-E FWD (2024-…) has a starting price of €36900, compared to the DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…), which starts at €40540.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Ford Puma Gen-E FWD | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Romania | France |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €36900 | €40540 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €26990 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Ford Puma Gen-E FWD (2024-…).
| Property | Ford Puma Gen-E FWD | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 376 km | 402 km |
| Range (GCC) | 324 km | 349 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 46 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 43 kWh | 50.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 13.3 kWh/100 km | 14.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 7.53 km/kWh | 6.87 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.3 | 7.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Ford Puma Gen-E FWD | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Ford Puma Gen-E FWD (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Ford Puma Gen-E FWD | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 124 kW | 115 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 166 hp | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8 s | 9 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Dimensions
The Ford Puma Gen-E FWD (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Ford Puma Gen-E FWD | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4214 mm | 4118 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1930 mm | 1988 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1805 mm | 1802 mm |
| Height | 1555 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2588 mm | 2558 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Ford Puma Gen-E FWD (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Ford Puma Gen-E FWD (2024-…), but the DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The Ford Puma Gen-E FWD (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Ford Puma Gen-E FWD | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1563 kg | 1625 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 523 l | 350 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1283 l | 1050 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 43 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.9 | 5 |
