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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Jeep Gladiator comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 264 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 66,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Jeep Gladiator?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Jeep Gladiator: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Jeep Gladiator

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,451 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Gladiator

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 Jeep Gladiator offers clearly more power – delivering 264 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Gladiator is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is somewhat faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Jeep Gladiator tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 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 considerably lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 802 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Gladiator carries noticeably more – 565 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 has the upper hand 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
66,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 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
257 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
5,591 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
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
264 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
194 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Jeep
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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