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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Lotus Emira?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,594 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers substantially more boot space – 430 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries clearly more – 442 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 is narrowly ahead 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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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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The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lotus
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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