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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Maserati Ghibli?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,250 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Maserati Ghibli offers substantially more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is considerably 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 Maserati Ghibli delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 704 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries somewhat more – 577 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli is narrowly 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 £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 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
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

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