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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Porsche Boxster?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Porsche Boxster

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 102,051 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

Boxster

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 Porsche Boxster offers clearly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Boxster is noticeably faster – reaching 308 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 105 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Boxster delivers noticeably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 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.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is only slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers significantly more boot space – 430 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 308 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries visibly more – 442 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
442 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Porsche
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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