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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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).
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
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Price
235,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
400 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
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co2
265 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
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Curb weight
1,534 kg
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Trunk capacity
350 L
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Trunk capacity
100 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,669 mm
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Width
1,791 mm
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Width
1,965 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,224 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
362 - 466 kg
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Payload
256 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 156 HP
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Power HP
630 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
320 km/h
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
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Torque
730 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
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Power kW
463 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
DS Automobiles
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Brand
Maserati
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