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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maxus Euniq 6 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Maxus Euniq 6?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Maxus Euniq 6: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Maxus Euniq 6

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  • moderately more power
  • substantially 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 29,500 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 6 costs 45,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,347 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.5 kWh/100km for the Maxus Euniq 6. That’s a difference of about 6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 46 km more than the Maxus Euniq 6.

Euniq 6

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 Maxus Euniq 6 offers moderately more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Maxus Euniq 6 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maxus Euniq 6 delivers a bit more torque with 310 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 50 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 significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maxus Euniq 6 offers substantially more boot space – 754 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 404 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries clearly more – 466 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 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
Maxus Euniq 6

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Maxus Euniq 6

The Maxus Euniq 6 arrives as a practical, family-friendly electric MPV that blends sensible packaging with a surprisingly upmarket feel inside. It’s an easy choice for buyers after roomy versatility and low running costs, with a no-nonsense charm that makes daily driving less of a chore and more of a sensible pleasure.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Maxus Euniq 6

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
754 L
Length
-
Length
4,735 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
1,736 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
325 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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