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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Mustang Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 453 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 51,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ford Mustang Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ford Mustang Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Ford Mustang 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:

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 Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,269 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

Mustang Coupe

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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 297 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 280 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 considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 559 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries visibly more – 466 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Coupe sits just ahead 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 £51,800
Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 - 453 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12 - 12.4 L/100km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Mustang 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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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Mustang Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 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
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
275 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
327 - 334 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ford
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