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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari Roma Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 620 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 181,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ferrari Roma Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari Roma Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Ferrari Roma Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • significantly 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 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Ferrari Roma Coupe costs 181,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 152,338 £.

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

DS 3

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 Roma Coupe 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 Coupe is significantly 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 Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 760 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 500 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 321 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 holds a decisive 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
Ferrari Roma 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 Roma Coupe

The Ferrari Roma wears its elegance like a perfectly tailored suit, blending sleek Italian lines with surprising everyday usability that makes it as at home on a city street as on a winding coastal road. Behind that beguiling smile is a driver-focused character that promises thrilling responses and effortless charm, so if you want looks, luxury, and a bit of naughty performance without shouting about it, the Roma is your quiet showstopper.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ferrari Roma Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
181,800 £
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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,570 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
272 L
Length
-
Length
4,656 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,974 mm
Height
-
Height
1,301 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
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ferrari
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