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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Aiways U6?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Aiways U6: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Aiways U6

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Aiways U6 costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,318 £.

U6

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 Aiways U6 offers considerably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aiways U6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is noticeably faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Aiways U6 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aiways U6 delivers marginally more torque with 315 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

DS 4

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 4 is slightly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U6 offers only slightly more boot space – 472 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Aiways U6 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,260 L, about 20 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries barely more – 442 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aiways U6 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

£41,295
U6

Aiways U6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 405 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Aiways
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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