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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mazda 6 Estate?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 Mazda 6 Estate offers somewhat more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers marginally more torque with 260 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 2 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 moderately lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more boot space – 522 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate is slightly 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.

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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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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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The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 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
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
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
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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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