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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Skoda Elroq comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 32,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Skoda Elroq?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Skoda Elroq: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Skoda Elroq

4.5 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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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 a bit cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Skoda Elroq costs 32,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Elroq is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Elroq offers clearly more range – reaching up to 574 km, about 174 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Elroq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Elroq offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 419 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,036 kg. The difference is around 787 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers visibly more boot space – 470 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Elroq carries moderately more – 549 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq 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.

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Elroq

Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 441 - 574 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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Skoda Elroq

The Skoda Elroq is a practical and well-rounded compact SUV that blends clever packaging with a calm, comfortable ride. It offers a sensible interior, straightforward technology and a value-focused approach, making it a particularly good choice for families and everyday drivers.

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Reviews Skoda Elroq

4.5 (8 Reviews)
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Dirk
16 May 2026, 17:53:06

For me personally, compared directly with the ID4 "GTX", the Elroq is the slightly more mature and better-thought-out car for everyday use. It offers better ride comfort, software that runs a bit more smoothly for me, and by far the nicer design.

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Gerry
15 May 2026, 09:17:17

First electric buy, so glad we chose the Elroq. Everything is so intuitive, car very spacious comfortable and nicely appointed, everything just feels right. Turning circle of 9.3M is so useful for such a largish car. Only small gripe is it's has quite a bit of road noise at 100KPH plus, absolutely fine below .

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Caelin
14 May 2026, 14:15:42

EV built for 80 km/h roads; range is very disappointing if you use the highway daily. You won't find this in the specifications. Which means in hindsight it wasn't the right choice.
Comfort fine.
Car catches a lot of wind; a lot of wind noise/whistling.
It's a shame that you have to reset a number of functions every time you start; no automatic memory.

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Kay
2 Mar 2026, 11:27:36

We’ve been driving the Elroq 85 Sportline for four weeks. Nice SUV — functional and not overdone. Downside for me: software issues. Infotainment crashed once so far, and the traffic-sign recognition isn’t updating (often shows outdated roadworks).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
32,000 - 47,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
441 - 574 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,036 - 2,255 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,884 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
482 - 549 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
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Skoda
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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