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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Porsche Cayenne?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1,026 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers significantly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1,200 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is markedly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 572 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more boot space – 781 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries visibly more – 705 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is far ahead 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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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
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
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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