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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mitsubishi Outlander?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Mitsubishi Outlander

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,346 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Outlander uses 2.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 315 km more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Outlander

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 Mitsubishi Outlander offers clearly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Outlander is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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 2,156 kg. The difference is around 907 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers visibly more boot space – 498 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Outlander carries slightly more – 529 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Outlander 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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Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 85 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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Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Reviews Mitsubishi Outlander

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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Vinces
3 Jun 2026, 11:34:17

It's better to choose the modes yourself (electric/internal-combustion) than to let the car decide.
Plenty of storage, but small.
Good handling, reasonable fuel consumption off the highway, but penalizing on the highway.
Lots of annoying "driver-assistance" features, fortunately deactivatable, but you have to do it at every start.

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Mónica Tobón
8 May 2026, 17:25:26

Me gusta un carro más potente y la marca de fabricación Japonesa me gusta mucho

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Mark Joe
4 May 2026, 06:33:44

Best Outlander

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
42,800 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
60 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
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Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,156 - 2,232 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
498 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
453 - 529 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mitsubishi
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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