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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Nissan Qashqai?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • only slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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:

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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 Nissan Qashqai offers clearly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers clearly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 70 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 slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers noticeably more boot space – 504 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries marginally more – 516 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai holds a decisive overall lead 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 £29,600
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Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
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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