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Audi A3 Limousine vs DS Automobiles DS 9 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 55,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or DS Automobiles DS 9?

Audi A3 Limousine vs DS Automobiles DS 9: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

DS 9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers very slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers barely more torque with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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, Audi A3 Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 519 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is decisively ahead 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 £55,100
DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 62 - 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
28 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
4,934 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
486 - 489 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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