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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Subaru Crosstrek?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 403 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers clearly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 78 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 noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 346 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers only slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly superior 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 £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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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
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Subaru
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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