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Suzuki Jimny vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (25,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Jimny or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Suzuki Jimny vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Suzuki Jimny

  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Jimny

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.

Suzuki Jimny is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,225 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers visibly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers substantially more torque with 260 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Jimny

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.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is only slightly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries substantially more – 466 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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.

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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
173 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
3,645 mm
Length
-
Width
1,645 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
145 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
130 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
75 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Suzuki Jimny?

The Suzuki Jimny is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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