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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Hyundai i10 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 14,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Hyundai i10?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Hyundai i10: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i10 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,940 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i10 uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers significantly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 260 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 88 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is clearly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far 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 £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
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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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Hyundai i10

The Hyundai i10 is a cheeky city car that squeezes big-car confidence into a pocket-friendly package, carving through tight streets with surprising composure and sensible practicality. For buyers after low fuss, sensible equipment and wallet-friendly running costs, it's a smart, no-nonsense pick that makes sense whether you're a first-time driver or need a reliable second car.

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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 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
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
110 - 124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
252 L
Length
-
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
344 - 423 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, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Hyundai
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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