DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Vauxhall Grandland – 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.

Vauxhall Grandland has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32600 £, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1415 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Grandland manages with 2.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

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 Grandland has a decisively edge – offering 325 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Grandland is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.90 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Grandland performs minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Grandland pulls significantly stronger with 509 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is barely noticeable lighter – 1558 kg compared to 1675 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers noticeable more room – 550 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Grandland performs noticeable better – up to 1645 L, which is about 405 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Grandland clearly perceptible takes the win – 568 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

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