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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Kia Stonic comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 20,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Kia Stonic?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Kia Stonic: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • a bit more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit more trunk space
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Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Kia Stonic is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,586 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Stonic

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 DS Automobiles DS 4 offers a bit more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Stonic is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Stonic is clearly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers a bit more boot space – 430 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Stonic carries only slightly more – 445 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 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.

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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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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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4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Jan
18 Mar 2026, 07:19:10

Very good car, uses little fuel, nothing's gone wrong in 4 years, no breakdowns.

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Ennio
4 Feb 2026, 13:19:36

I'm very satisfied — I have a Stonic Black Edition hybrid, and I haven't had any problems after two years.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
20,400 - 26,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
126 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
440 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Kia
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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