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Volvo S60 vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Volvo S60 vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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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

S60

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,012 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 306 km more than the Volvo S60.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm more.

S60

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 markedly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers somewhat more boot space – 427 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is clearly superior 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 £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
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Maynor
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I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S60 have?

The Volvo S60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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