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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or VW Amarok?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW Amarok: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW Amarok

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,189 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok offers visibly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 340 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 1,013 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries substantially more – 983 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 517 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 sits just 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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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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VW Amarok

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 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
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
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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