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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 125,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Land Rover Range Rover?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 Land Rover Range Rover costs 125,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 95,726 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover uses 2.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 284 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover.

Range Rover

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 Land Rover Range Rover offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,504 kg. The difference is around 1,255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers significantly more boot space – 818 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 468 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries substantially more – 846 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 380 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover 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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Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 115 - 116 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Land Rover Range Rover

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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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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
125,200 - 275,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
115 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
62 - 267 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 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,047 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
645 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
300 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
221 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

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