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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Volvo V60?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Volvo V60: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,918 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 301 km more than the Volvo V60.

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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 Volvo V60 offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers clearly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 329 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, DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers visibly more boot space – 519 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries only slightly more – 506 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 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.

from £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 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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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Volvo
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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