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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • considerably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 319,355 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 385 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 724 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 755 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 495 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 1,670 kg. The difference is around 421 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries considerably more – 466 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 241 kg.

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 296 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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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
218 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
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
225 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ferrari
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