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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Polestar 5?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Polestar 5: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Polestar 5

  • considerably more power
  • clearly 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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,680 £.

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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 Polestar 5 offers considerably more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 754 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers clearly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 715 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 904 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 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 £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 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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Polestar 5

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,400 mm
Length
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Width
1,830 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
442 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Polestar
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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