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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Hongqi HS5?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Hongqi HS5 costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,018 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

HS5

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 Hongqi HS5 offers substantially 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 Hongqi HS5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hongqi HS5 is barely faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi HS5 delivers somewhat more torque with 340 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 40 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 moderately lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi HS5 carries marginally more – 450 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 is decisively ahead 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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Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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