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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Subaru Outback?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Subaru Outback

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  • only slightly more power
  • 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:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Outback

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 Subaru Outback offers only slightly more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers barely more torque with 260 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 8 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers clearly more boot space – 561 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries slightly more – 557 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 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 £29,000
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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