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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Lexus RC?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Lexus RC: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,280 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

RC

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 Lexus RC offers significantly 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 RC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 260 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers marginally more boot space – 366 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly ahead 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 £29,000
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
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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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The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 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
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
-
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
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
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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