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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Polestar 5?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Polestar 5: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Polestar 5

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,155 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is moderately more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 17.6 kWh/100km for the Polestar 5. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 270 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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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 Polestar 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 728 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers significantly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 755 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: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 1,213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 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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Polestar 5

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
-

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
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Polestar
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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