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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Vauxhall Corsa?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • visibly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Corsa is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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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 Vauxhall Corsa offers slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is noticeably faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is visibly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers visibly more boot space – 430 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 198 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries very 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 Vauxhall Corsa holds a decisive overall lead 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 347 - 429 km
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DS Automobiles DS 4
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
347 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,061 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,042 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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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