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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 299,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

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 DBS Superleggera Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 614 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

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

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 696 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers noticeably more boot space – 350 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £29,000
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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