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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Nissan Ariya?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Nissan Ariya

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  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,346 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 17 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers significantly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 340 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 1,028 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers slightly more boot space – 415 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries markedly more – 466 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya 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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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 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
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
363 kg

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

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Nissan
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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