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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 489 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers slightly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 45 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers visibly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 100 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 1,438 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers significantly more boot space – 597 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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18 Apr 2026, 22:29:44

Handsome and great value — no unnecessary luxury. Comfortable on the road and in the seats. A lot of car for the money; a vehicle you can trust.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Vauxhall
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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