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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

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

DS Automobiles DS 3

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

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,783 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque uses 3.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 333 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Range Rover Evoque

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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers considerably more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque delivers considerably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 280 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 substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,792 kg. The difference is around 543 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers clearly more boot space – 472 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque shows a few small advantages 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 £43,300
Range Rover Evoque

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.7 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

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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 Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque turns heads with a compact, sculpted silhouette and an interior that feels more boutique hotel than utility vehicle. It delivers composed, playful handling around town while keeping enough ruggedness for weekend escapes — perfect for buyers who want luxury without the ostentation.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
43,300 - 64,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.7 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
85 - 177 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
1,792 - 2,157 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
503 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

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