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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 346 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 671 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers substantially more boot space – 704 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 354 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is narrowly ahead 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.

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Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 54 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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