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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Vauxhall Astra?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • marginally more trunk space

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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.

Vauxhall Astra is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Astra

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 Vauxhall Astra offers markedly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

DS 4

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 terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is very slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers marginally more boot space – 430 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries moderately more – 502 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is far ahead overall 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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DS Automobiles DS 4
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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