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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 1,000 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 409,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 380,212 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 375 km more than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster.

SF90 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 Ferrari SF90 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 844 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 806 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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 1,670 kg. The difference is around 421 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more boot space – 350 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 276 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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 SF90 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 SF90 Roadster

The SF90 Spider is Ferrari's drop-top flagship, blending blistering hybrid performance with an intoxicating exhaust note and race-bred agility wrapped in theatrical Italian styling. It's shockingly usable for a hypercar, equally at home carving country roads or turning heads at the valet, and it will leave you grinning like you just skipped a very responsible meeting.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ferrari SF90 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
409,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
68 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
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
-
Length
4,704 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Height
-
Height
1,186 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
-

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
1,000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ferrari
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