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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Genesis GV60?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Genesis GV60

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • 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:

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 Genesis GV60 costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,820 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV60. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV60 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 161 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

GV60

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 Genesis GV60 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 334 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 440 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 801 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries only slightly more – 466 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 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 £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 501 - 561 km
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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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Genesis GV60

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
455 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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