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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Porsche Cayenne?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,669 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Porsche Cayenne. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 268 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Cayenne

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 Cayenne offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 1,000 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 1,240 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 881 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more boot space – 781 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 431 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries visibly more – 705 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is decisively 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.

from £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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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
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
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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