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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Jaguar E-Pace comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Jaguar E-Pace?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Jaguar E-Pace: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • a bit lighter
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Jaguar E-Pace

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

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.

Jaguar E-Pace is barely cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

E-Pace

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 Jaguar E-Pace offers substantially more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar E-Pace is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Jaguar E-Pace is only slightly faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers considerably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 240 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers a bit more boot space – 494 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 70 L more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries noticeably more – 554 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace is far 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
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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
32,400 - 56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
33 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 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
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
494 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
497 - 554 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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