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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 343,355 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster with 15.9 L/100km. The difference is about 10.9 L/100km.

12Cilindri Roadster

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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 674 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 678 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 418 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.

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 1,620 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more boot space – 350 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is decisively 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 £29,500
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
Ferrari 12Cilindri 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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is a sun-worshipping supercar that mixes theatrical Italian flair with a taut, driver-focused chassis — it looks and sounds like it belongs on a silver-screen chase. If you want headline-grabbing style and a roof-down, grin-inducing experience that turns every country lane into your personal theater, this Ferrari delivers with cheeky confidence.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.9 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
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
-
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ferrari
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