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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 92,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe costs 92,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

Corvette Coupe

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 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers significantly 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 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 806 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 546 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,730 kg. The difference is around 481 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 357 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries clearly more – 466 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely ahead 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
DS Automobiles DS 3
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The Corvette is a head-turning American sports car that pairs sculpted, aggressive looks with a cockpit built for driving enjoyment, complete with a thunderous soundtrack that refuses to be ignored. It delivers near-supercar thrills without the fuss of exotic ownership, making it a tantalizing pick for buyers who want performance and personality in one package.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
92,500 - 156,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 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
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,730 - 1,907 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
193 - 250 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Chevrolet
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