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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Lexus LC Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 105,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Lexus LC Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Lexus LC Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lexus LC Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Lexus LC Coupe costs 105,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,883 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LC Coupe with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

LC Coupe

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 Lexus LC Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 308 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LC Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus LC Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 530 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 681 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more boot space – 350 L compared to 197 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries only slightly more – 466 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far ahead 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.

from £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Lexus LC Coupe

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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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Lexus LC Coupe

The Lexus LC is a striking grand tourer that fuses Japanese craftsmanship with theatrical styling; slipping into its cockpit feels like being handed a bespoke suit—polished, dramatic and effortlessly comfortable. It prefers to seduce rather than shout, delivering a serene yet engaging drive for buyers who want presence and refinement without supercar fuss.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Lexus LC Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
105,400 - 114,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 - 11.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
184 - 262 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 1,980 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 197 L
Length
-
Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,345 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
359 - 464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 270 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
264 - 341 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 - 4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lexus
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