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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Renault Austral?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Renault Austral: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • visibly more efficient
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Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • markedly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Austral is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,063 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Austral

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 Renault Austral offers slightly more power – delivering 148 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Austral is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is barely lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers markedly more boot space – 555 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Austral has the upper hand 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 £29,900
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Renault Austral

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 148 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 L/100km
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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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DS Automobiles DS 4
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Renault
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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