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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Fiat Panda?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers substantially more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 208 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is substantially lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 503 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers considerably more boot space – 430 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 370 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries moderately more – 442 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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