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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Suzuki Ignis?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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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.

Suzuki Ignis is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers significantly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 153 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, Suzuki Ignis is visibly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers markedly more boot space – 350 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries a bit more – 466 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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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