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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Vauxhall Vivaro?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Vivaro is only slightly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 776 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Vivaro

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 Vauxhall Vivaro offers markedly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Vivaro is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries significantly more – 1,226 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 784 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly superior 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 222 - 350 km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, 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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