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Porsche Taycan vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (1,034 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (87,900 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Taycan or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Porsche Taycan vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Porsche Taycan

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Taycan

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 29,500 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,440 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 280 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

DS 3

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 Porsche Taycan offers considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 878 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 1,080 Nm more.

Taycan

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 916 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers moderately more boot space – 407 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries clearly more – 635 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
Porsche Taycan
DS Automobiles DS 3

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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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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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Porsche Taycan
DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
175 - 635 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

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