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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or SsangYong Torres?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially 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

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,346 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the SsangYong Torres. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers slightly more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 62 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers visibly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers visibly more torque with 339 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 79 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 a bit lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers substantially more boot space – 703 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 353 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries moderately more – 552 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 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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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 3

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
SsangYong
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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