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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari Roma Convertible comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 620 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 207,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ferrari Roma Convertible?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari Roma Convertible: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Ferrari Roma Convertible

  • substantially 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:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Ferrari Roma Convertible costs 207,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 178,651 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari Roma Convertible with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

Roma Convertible

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 Ferrari Roma Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 620 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 464 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari Roma Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari Roma Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 760 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 500 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,654 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers noticeably more boot space – 350 L compared to 272 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly superior overall 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
Ferrari Roma Convertible

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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 Roma Convertible

The Ferrari Roma Spider dresses the marque’s drama in a restrained, almost polite suit, folding its roof away to reveal a cabin that feels as civilized as it does intoxicating. Behind the wheel it serves grand touring manners with a playful shove and soundtrack, perfect for drivers who want thrilling Ferrari emotion without the daily fuss.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ferrari Roma Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
207,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 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
234 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,654 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
272 L
Length
-
Length
4,656 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,974 mm
Height
-
Height
1,306 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
620 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
760 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
456 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,855 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ferrari
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