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Citroen C4 vs DS Automobiles DS 9 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 55,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or DS Automobiles DS 9?

Citroen C4 vs DS Automobiles DS 9: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,389 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 352 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

DS 9

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

C4

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, Citroen C4 is visibly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 461 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 510 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries slightly more – 489 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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.

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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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Reviews Citroen C4

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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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steve
7 Jun 2026, 19:55:21

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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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DS Automobiles DS 9

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
28 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
4,934 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
486 - 489 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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