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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Kia Sportage – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Kia Sportage?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sportage has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Kia Sportage has a clearly edge – offering 239 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.90 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 203 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls barely noticeable stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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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, Kia Sportage is slight lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1558 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers distinct more room – 587 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs evident better – up to 1776 L, which is about 536 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage noticeable takes the win – 580 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,200
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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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DS Automobiles DS 4

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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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34000 - 41700 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1558 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4400 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1830 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1470 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1240 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Kia

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Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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