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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Rolls-Royce Spectre comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 333,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Rolls-Royce Spectre?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Rolls-Royce Spectre

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Spectre costs 333,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 303,926 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.2 kWh/100km for the Rolls-Royce Spectre. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Rolls-Royce Spectre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 130 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Spectre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Rolls-Royce Spectre offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Spectre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Spectre delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 640 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 substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,890 kg. The difference is around 1,641 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Spectre carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
333,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
530 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
2,890 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,017 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
510 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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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