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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Maserati Levante?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,833 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Levante

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 Maserati Levante offers clearly 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 Levante is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Levante delivers substantially more torque with 580 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 916 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers visibly more boot space – 580 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Levante carries clearly more – 615 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 holds a solid 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.

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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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Maserati Levante

The Maserati Levante blends Italian flair with SUV practicality, wrapped in sculpted lines and a throaty exhaust note that ensures it never goes unnoticed. It's a driver's SUV that favors emotion over spreadsheets, pairing a luxurious cabin with lively handling so even the daily commute feels like a cheeky weekend escape.

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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

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
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
-
Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
316 - 615 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
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
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 264 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
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
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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