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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Kia Sorento?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit 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:

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 Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,803 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 345 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento is a bit 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 Kia Sorento delivers substantially more torque with 440 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 180 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.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 606 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento holds a solid 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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Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 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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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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4.9 (3 Reviews)
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20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
87 - 174 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
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Kia
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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