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Audi Q7 SUV vs DS3 E-Tense 136: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

large SUV · 2026 vs 2021 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi Q7 SUV

2,904 €per year

8,1 L/100 km weighted · 19.36 € per 100 km · 1 222 L per year

Gap2,398 € per yearin favour of the 3 E-Tense 136 (−83 %)≈ 1,009 L diesel
BDS3 E-Tense 136

506 €per year

16,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.37 € per 100 km · 2 529 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Q7BB · 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,971 €483 €2,488 € · 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,904 €506 €2,398 € · 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,769 €527 €2,242 € · 3

Cumulative saving for the 3 E-Tense 136

1 year
2,398 €
3 years
7,194 €
5 years
11,990 €
10 years
23,980 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
8.4 L/100 km · 17.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
231 ch · 136 ch
Kerb weight
2,100 kg · 1,530 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS3 E-Tense 136 is about 85% cheaper than the Audi Q7 SUV with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the DS3 E-Tense 136 is 338 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The DS3 E-Tense 136 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.