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Aston Martin DBX vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Aston Martin DBX vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Aston Martin DBX

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DBX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 139,355 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 L/100km.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 571 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.

DBX

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 1,071 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers markedly more boot space – 491 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
323 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
491 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
710 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
900 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the Aston Martin DBX offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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