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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mazda CX-60 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 43,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mazda CX-60?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mazda CX-60: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Mazda CX-60

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mazda CX-60 costs 43,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,169 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-60 uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 337 km more than the Mazda CX-60.

CX-60

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 CX-60 offers significantly more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 171 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 290 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 substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,890 kg. The difference is around 641 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-60 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-60 carries visibly more – 612 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-60 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £43,700
CX-60

Mazda CX-60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Mazda CX-60

Costs and Consumption

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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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Mazda CX-60

The Mazda CX-60 pairs sculpted, understated looks with poised handling and a cabin that punches above its class, making long drives feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers who want a premium feel without the showroom swagger, it's the sort of car that earns respect quietly — and still manages a wink when you push on.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Mazda CX-60

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
43,700 - 57,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
63 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
85 - 137 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
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,890 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
581 - 612 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mazda
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