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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Voyah Free comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Voyah Free?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Voyah Free: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Voyah Free

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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Voyah Free costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,372 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Voyah Free. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Voyah Free offers moderately more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 100 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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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 Voyah Free offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 334 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Voyah Free is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Voyah Free delivers substantially more torque with 720 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 460 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 significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 901 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Voyah Free offers markedly more boot space – 560 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Voyah Free carries noticeably more – 605 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Voyah Free holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Voyah Free

  • Engine Type : Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 259 - 500 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Voyah Free

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Voyah Free

The Voyah Free arrives with a striking, modern presence that blends Chinese flair and premium intent, turning heads without shouting for attention. Inside it serves a calm, tech-rich cabin and cushy seats that make daily driving feel a little more grown-up — a solid pick for buyers after EV luxury without the traditional badge premium.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Voyah Free

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
51,400 - 66,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
259 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,340 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
560 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
605 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
272 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
410 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
200 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Voyah
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