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VW Amarok vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or DS Automobiles DS 3?

VW Amarok vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • markedly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,735 £.

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.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the VW Amarok offers markedly 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 barely 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.

Amarok

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially 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 holds a slight edge 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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

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

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
VW
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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