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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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 Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 206,053 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 MC20 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 474 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 730 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 470 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.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries substantially more – 466 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 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
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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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 MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 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
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
256 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Maserati
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