DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Lynk & Co 01 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

DS Automobiles DS 4 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36900 £. That’s a price difference of around 2875 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 manages with 0.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

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 Lynk & Co 01 has a clearly edge – offering 276 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.90 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 performs minimal better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Lynk & Co 01 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 pulls clearly stronger with 535 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 235 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 DS Automobiles DS 4 is noticeable lighter – 1558 kg compared to 1935 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers slight more room – 466 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

In maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1240 L, which is about 27 L more than the Lynk & Co 01.

When it comes to payload, DS Automobiles DS 4 slight takes the win – 442 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Our conclusion: The Lynk & Co 01 proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Lynk & Co 01 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.