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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Hyundai Staria?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Hyundai Staria

  • significantly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,451 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Staria

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 Hyundai Staria offers significantly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Staria is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers a bit more torque with 367 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 67 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is substantially lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 717 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more boot space – 831 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 401 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries substantially more – 775 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 333 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Staria 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 £42,400
Staria

Hyundai Staria

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.6 L/100km
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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
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.6 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
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Hyundai
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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