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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Porsche Taycan?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,440 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 280 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Taycan

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 Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 878 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers significantly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 1,080 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 916 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers moderately more boot space – 407 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries noticeably more – 635 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is far 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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