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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Suzuki Across comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 49,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Suzuki Across?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Suzuki Across: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Suzuki Across

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Suzuki Across costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,375 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Across uses 1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 325 km more than the Suzuki Across.

Across

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Suzuki Across offers clearly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Across is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

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 considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 826 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Across offers noticeably more boot space – 490 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Across 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.

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Across

Suzuki Across

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 75 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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The Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
49,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
4,635 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,690 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,604 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Suzuki
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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