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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

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 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 considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 L/100km.

DBX

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers significantly 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 significantly 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 substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.

DS 3

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 clearly 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 markedly 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 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 £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
DS Automobiles DS 3
Aston Martin DBX

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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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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
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
323 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
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
710 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Aston Martin
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