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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Focus Turnier comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 28,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ford Focus Turnier?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Focus Turnier: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • somewhat lighter
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Ford Focus Turnier

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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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.

Ford Focus Turnier is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 960 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5 L/100km – no difference here.

Focus Turnier

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 Ford Focus Turnier offers clearly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus Turnier is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus Turnier delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 160 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,413 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus Turnier offers considerably more boot space – 635 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus Turnier carries somewhat more – 557 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus Turnier 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 £28,500
Focus Turnier

Ford Focus Turnier

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 8 L/100km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Focus Turnier

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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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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Focus Turnier

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
120 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Length
-
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
523 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ford
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