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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Hyundai Tucson?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Tucson is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 330 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 Hyundai Tucson offers substantially 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 Tucson is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers clearly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 119 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, DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 270 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson holds a decisive overall lead 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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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 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 Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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Nguessan kouakou Charles
7 May 2026, 22:58:51

I have a 2017 Kia Sportage automatic. I'm interested in a Tucson manual.

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
Comfort & Interior
Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
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Practicality / Trunk & Everyday Use
Value for Money
Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
62 - 172 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
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
100 - 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
F, D, E, 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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