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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Hyundai Staria?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Hyundai Staria

  • noticeably more power
  • 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,926 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Staria

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 Staria offers noticeably more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers visibly more torque with 367 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 1,026 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers substantially more boot space – 831 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 481 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 309 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.6 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
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full 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
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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