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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mazda 2?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mazda 2: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • noticeably more power
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,282 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 9.1 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers considerably more torque with 260 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 109 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, Mazda 2 is moderately lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 comes out clearly ahead 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
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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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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
-
Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

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