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Audi A8 vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Audi A8 vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,869 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 342 km more than the Audi A8.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 786 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers a bit more boot space – 390 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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