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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 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 29,500 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,612 £.

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

Corvette Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 490 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is clearly 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 Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 546 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 clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 518 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers marginally 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 significantly more – 466 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 253 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 holds a narrow 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
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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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 Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
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
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
156 - 213 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 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Chevrolet
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