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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

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

DS Automobiles DS 3

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

  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,469 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 342 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Range Rover Velar

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 Velar offers substantially more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 390 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 substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 754 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers markedly more boot space – 552 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries visibly more – 587 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar holds a decisive 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.

from £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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 Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
103 - 228 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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

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