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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or BYD Seal 6?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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BYD Seal 6

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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly 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 visibly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the BYD Seal 6 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is significantly more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 7.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 299 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

Seal 6

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 BYD Seal 6 offers noticeably more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal 6 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

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 visibly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 461 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 leads convincingly 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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BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
BYD
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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