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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Porsche 911 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 138,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Porsche 911 Convertible?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Porsche 911 Convertible: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Porsche 911 Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 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 Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 108,498 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

911 Convertible

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 Porsche 911 Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 555 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,572 kg. The difference is around 323 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Convertible offers marginally more boot space – 373 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries markedly more – 466 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly ahead overall 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 £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 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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The Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
237 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
195 - 345 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Porsche
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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