DS Automobiles DS 4 vs MG HS/EHS – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG HS/EHS has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34000 £. That’s a price difference of around 9986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG HS/EHS manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.70 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 MG HS/EHS has a clearly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG HS/EHS is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.80 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.90 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 performs minimal better – reaching 203 km/h, while the MG HS/EHS tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG HS/EHS pulls slightly stronger with 350 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is slight lighter – 1558 kg compared to 1625 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG HS/EHS offers somewhat more room – 507 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG HS/EHS performs somewhat better – up to 1484 L, which is about 244 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, DS Automobiles DS 4 barely noticeable takes the win – 442 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Our conclusion: The MG HS/EHS proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MG HS/EHS is the better all-rounder in this comparison.