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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 80,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

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

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 80,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,640 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 282 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Range Rover Sport

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 Sport offers significantly 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 Sport is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 540 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 substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 1,141 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers significantly more boot space – 647 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 297 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries substantially more – 830 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 364 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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.

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Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 118 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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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 Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
80,100 - 129,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
60 - 259 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
641 - 830 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
249 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
183 - 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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