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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (156 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (28400 £ vs 29600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
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 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28400 £, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 1157 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.
Corolla Touring Sports
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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a somewhat edge – offering 178 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.10 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 3 performs slight better – reaching 196 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.
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 curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat lighter – 1249 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 236 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more room – 596 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1606 L, which is about 556 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
When it comes to payload, DS Automobiles DS 3 hardly perceptible takes the win – 466 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £29,600
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
DS Automobiles DS 3
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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DS Automobiles DS 3
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
28400 - 40500 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.50 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1249 - 1646 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
350 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4118 mm
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1791 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1534 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1050 L
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
362 - 466 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 156 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
150 - 196 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
DS Automobiles
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Brand
Toyota
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What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?
The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.