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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen

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  • significantly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,760 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

Grenadier Geländewagen

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 Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 290 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,678 kg. The difference is around 1,429 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen carries significantly more – 822 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 356 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen

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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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Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen

The Ineos Grenadier is a proper, no-nonsense Geländewagen that looks and behaves like it was designed by people who prefer utility over fashion, ready to tackle mud, gravel and the odd awkward parking spot with equal confidence. It swaps showroom polish for rugged honesty and practical thinking, appealing to buyers who want a modern Defender alternative that feels more workhorse than luxury toy.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Ineos Grenadier Geländewagen

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
62,300 - 129,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 14.4 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
276 - 325 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,678 - 2,753 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
747 - 822 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
249 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
183 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ineos
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