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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Fiat Ducato comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 41,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Fiat Ducato?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Fiat Ducato: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Fiat Ducato

  • barely more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Ducato

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 Fiat Ducato offers barely more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers moderately more torque with 350 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is visibly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 607 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries considerably more – 2,020 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,578 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly ahead 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.

from £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
198 - 217 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Fiat
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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