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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Hongqi E-HS9?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,590 £.

E-HS9

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 421 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is considerably lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 1,147 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers significantly more boot space – 430 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 430 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi E-HS9 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 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.

from £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 465 - 515 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
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Width
1,830 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Hongqi
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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