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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Jaguar F-Pace comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 575 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 56,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Jaguar F-Pace?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Jaguar F-Pace: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Jaguar F-Pace

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Jaguar F-Pace costs 56,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,898 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar F-Pace uses 1.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 336 km more than the Jaguar F-Pace.

F-Pace

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 Jaguar F-Pace offers substantially more power – delivering 575 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 419 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar F-Pace is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar F-Pace delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,951 kg. The difference is around 702 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar F-Pace offers visibly more boot space – 470 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar F-Pace carries noticeably more – 589 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar F-Pace is clearly superior 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 £56,400
F-Pace

Jaguar F-Pace

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 575 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.8 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 64 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Jaguar F-Pace

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Jaguar F-Pace

Jaguar F-Pace blends the prowling presence of a sports car with the practicality of an SUV, looking elegant while rewarding drivers with lively handling. If you crave something that feels special every time you climb in and prefer style and driving flair over blending into the parking lot, the F-Pace is a classy, slightly cheeky alternative to the usual German suspects.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Jaguar F-Pace

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
56,400 - 100,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.8 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
64 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
15.4 kWh
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
41 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
62 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,951 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
354 - 470 L
Length
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Length
4,747 - 4,762 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,936 mm
Height
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Height
1,664 - 1,670 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,299 - 1,428 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
457 - 589 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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
163 - 575 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
195 - 286 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
380 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
120 - 423 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Jaguar
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