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DS 3 E-Tense vs Fiat 600e
Selected trimPallasChange trim248 mi · 54 kWh · £36,995
Selected trimPopChange trim254 mi · 54 kWh · £26,995
At a glance
In this comparison, DS 3 E-Tense leads on motorway range and running costs, while the Fiat 600e leads on value for money, charging speed and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS 3 E-Tense if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Fiat 600e if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Fiat 600e leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueFiat
DS
4.5
Fiat
5.1
Motorway RangeDS
DS
4.5
Fiat
3.8
ChargingFiat
DS
3
Fiat
3.9
Cost Per MileDS
DS
8.2
Fiat
5.6
City DrivingFiat
DS
7.4
Fiat
8.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | DS 3 E-TensePallas | Fiat 600ePop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,995 | £26,995 (better) |
| Official range | 248 miles | 254 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 350 L | 360 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 27 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 9 sec |
Size Comparison
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DS 3 E-Tense
Fiat 600e
Length
DS 3 E-Tense4,118mm-60mm
Fiat 600e4,178mm
Width
DS 3 E-Tense1,802mm
Fiat 600e1,779mm-23mm
Height
DS 3 E-Tense1,534mm
Fiat 600e1,525mm-9mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS 3 E-TensePallas | Fiat 600ePop |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,118 mm | 4,178 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,802 mm | 1,779 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,988 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,534 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m | 10.5 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 598 mm spare | 621 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS 3 E-TensePallas | Fiat 600ePop |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 350 L | 360 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1050 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS 3 E-Tense
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Fiat 600e
- At 4,178 mm, shorter than 95% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 151 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 85% of SUVs we track.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS 3 E-Tense Pallas |  Fiat 600e Pop |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.12m | 4.18m+60mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.78m-23mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.99m | Not available |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.52m-9mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.56m+3mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 350L | 360L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1050L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.7m | 10.5m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,550kg (better) | 1,579kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh | 54kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 248 mi | 254 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,995 | £26,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,495 (-£1,500) | £25,495 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2023+ |
* Fiat 600e: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS 3 E-TensePallas | Fiat 600ePop |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 248 miles | 254 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 207 miles (better) | 176 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 27 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 151 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 50.8 kWh | 54 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS 3 E-TensePallas | Fiat 600ePop |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | 9 sec |
| Power | 115 kW | 115 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
DS 3 E-Tense
Pallas
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Fiat 600e
Pop
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Fiat 600e Pop
Fiat 600e Pop
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | DS 3 E-TensePallas | Fiat 600ePop |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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DS 3 E-Tense
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Fiat 600e
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DS 3 E-Tense worth the extra £10,000 over the Fiat 600e?
The DS 3 E-Tense costs £10,000 more than the Fiat 600e. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Fiat 600e comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS 3 E-Tense or the Fiat 600e?
The Fiat 600e is £10,000 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Fiat 600e comes out roughly £9,920 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the DS 3 E-Tense and Fiat 600e like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 207 miles for the DS 3 E-Tense and 176 miles for the Fiat 600e - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS 3 E-Tense goes roughly 31 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS 3 E-Tense or the Fiat 600e?
The two are within 23 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 621 mm of total clearance for the Fiat 600e and about 598 mm of total clearance for the DS 3 E-Tense.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .