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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mazda CX-80?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,826 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 uses 4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 340 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

CX-80

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 Mazda CX-80 offers considerably 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-80 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 882 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers markedly more boot space – 350 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-80 comes out modestly 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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CX-80

Mazda CX-80

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 254 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 60 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 CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
-
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
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
649 - 650 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
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
187 - 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, E
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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