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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Renault Trafic Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • visibly more power
  • barely 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Trafic Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is visibly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 473 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries considerably more – 982 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 540 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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 £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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