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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Maserati Quattroporte?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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 Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 117,984 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Quattroporte

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Quattroporte offers considerably 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 Quattroporte is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte 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 substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 806 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers clearly more boot space – 530 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly superior 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 Quattroporte

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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 Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
252 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
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
485 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
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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
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