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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Honda Jazz comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Honda Jazz?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Honda Jazz: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Honda Jazz

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Honda Jazz is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,348 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Jazz uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Jazz

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers visibly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Honda Jazz takes 9.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers barely more torque with 260 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 7 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 very slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,302 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more boot space – 350 L compared to 304 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries moderately more – 466 kg compared to 388 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly superior 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 £28,400
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • 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
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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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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 3

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Moi
4 Dec 2025, 01:18:08

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And when it comes to the competition, there’s no contest between a reliable Honda powertrain that really consumes what it promises — even less at times — and a pure all-show PSA unit that drinks far more fuel than advertised.

Adriano
23 Oct 2025, 16:52:57

Fast, dynamic, very versatile. Boot just adequate but interior space excellent, even for people taller than 1.90 m. Fairly quiet and quite frugal on fuel. Sturdy and very reliable. Downsides: brakes and suspension noisy during manoeuvres, engine effective but noisy under acceleration. If driven with a bit of care, it's not hard to reach 30 km/l in town.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 40,500 £
Price
23,100 - 26,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
102 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,302 - 1,321 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
304 L
Length
4,118 mm
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
-
Height
1,534 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
369 - 388 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 196 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Honda
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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