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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Lotus Eletre?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,203 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 170 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 762 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 725 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 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,316 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 338 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 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 Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lotus
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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