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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Suzuki Jimny?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Jimny is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,771 £.

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

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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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers clearly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is marginally lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries clearly more – 466 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far ahead 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
25,300 - 27,700 £
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
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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