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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • very slightly lighter
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,525 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 Octavia Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 600 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine 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 £25,000
Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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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
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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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