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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Aston Martin Vantage comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 168,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Aston Martin Vantage?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Aston Martin Vantage: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin Vantage

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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:

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 Vantage costs 168,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 138,498 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

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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 Vantage offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 524 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vantage is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vantage delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 496 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far ahead overall 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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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
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 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
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
-

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
665 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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