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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Toyota Hilux?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 45,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,347 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 24.3 kWh/100km for the Toyota Hilux. That’s a difference of about 8.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 143 km more than the Toyota Hilux.

Hilux

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 Hilux offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 1,001 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries clearly more – 960 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 494 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 £29,500
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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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 3

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Morgan
26 Dec 2025, 17:54:12

It's the best thing there is since you can carry five people and you can push it into jobs that nothing or no one else can handle. By contrast a lambo is only for two people and only for joyrides — your family can't even come — it's garbage because it's useless for daily use or simple work, so toyota is better; on top of that it's cheap and effective. The lambo is insanely expensive and doesn't provide good service; it's trash — what does it have inside to make it so expensive, gold or diamonds or an engine made of banknotes? I stress that it's useless rubbish.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
257 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
715 - 960 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Toyota
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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