Honda e:Ny1 Elegance vs DS 3 E-Tense Pallas

Comparison winners

5 metrics
0-100 winner Honda e:Ny1 Elegance 7.6 s Runner-up: 8.7 s
Range winner Honda e:Ny1 Elegance 412 km Runner-up: 402 km
Power winner Honda e:Ny1 Elegance 204 hp Runner-up: 156 hp
Cargo winner Honda e:Ny1 Elegance 344 L Runner-up: 343 L
Price winner DS 3 E-Tense Pallas $39,900 Runner-up: $40,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance against the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.6 seconds, compared with 8.7 seconds for 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas. 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance has the higher listed output at 204 hp; 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas is rated at 156 hp, a difference of 48 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance at 310 Nm and 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas at 260 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance carries the longer listed range at 412 km, against 402 km for 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas. 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas has the lower recorded consumption at 13.4 kWh/100km; 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance is listed at 16.7 kWh/100km. 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 100 kW, compared with 78 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 344 litres versus 343 litres, a difference of 1 litres. 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance is 269 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas has the lower listed starting price at $39,900, compared with $40,500 for 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance. 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Honda e:Ny1 Elegance2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.6 s8.7 s
Top Speed160 km/h150 km/h
Power204 hp156 hp
Torque310 Nm260 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range412 km402 km
Battery68.8 kWh54 kWh
Efficiency16.7 kWh/100km13.4 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging78 kW100 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,387 mm4,118 mm
Ground Clearance185 mm150 mm
Cargo344 L343 L
Curb Weight1,710 kg1,560 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.6 m10.4 m
Starting MSRP$40,500$39,900

Honda e:Ny1 Elegance vs DS 3 E-Tense Pallas questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.6 seconds, versus 8.7 seconds for 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance has the higher listed top speed at 160 km/h (99 mph), compared with 150 km/h (93 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance has more power at 204 hp, a 48 hp advantage over 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas.

Which has more range, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance has the longer listed range at 412 km (256 miles), versus 402 km (250 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance has the larger listed battery at 68.8 kWh, compared with 54.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance has more listed cargo space at 344 litres (12.1 cu ft), versus 343 litres (12.1 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance is heavier at 1,710 kg (3,770 lb), while 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas is listed at 1,560 kg (3,439 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $39,900 USD, compared with $40,500 USD for 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance or the 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas?

2025 Honda e:Ny1 Elegance leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.