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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Peugeot Rifter?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • barely more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Peugeot Rifter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,117 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Rifter

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 130 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 300 Nm.

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: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is barely lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries significantly more – 814 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 372 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter is decisively ahead 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
DS Automobiles DS 4
Peugeot Rifter

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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DS Automobiles DS 4
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Peugeot
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