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Tesla Roadster vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance ( vs 156 HP), boot space and price (184,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Roadster or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Tesla Roadster vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Tesla Roadster

  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Roadster

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 Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 154,783 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers significantly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 600 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more boot space – 350 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 9,740 Nm more.

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
Tesla Roadster
DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption

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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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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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Tesla Roadster
DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
184,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
-
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
-
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
402 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
10,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
DS Automobiles
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