DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Kia Niro – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

Kia Niro has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

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 Kia Niro has a noticeable edge – offering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Niro is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.90 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 pulls to a small extent stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Niro is hardly perceptible lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1558 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers hardly perceptible more room – 451 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs slightly better – up to 1445 L, which is about 205 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro minimal takes the win – 466 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

All in all, the Kia Niro shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.