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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or SsangYong Korando?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • considerably more efficient
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably 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:

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

SsangYong Korando is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Korando

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 SsangYong Korando offers visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

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

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is only slightly faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 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, SsangYong Korando is marginally lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers noticeably more boot space – 551 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Korando offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,248 L, about 8 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries barely more – 463 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando 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.

from £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
SsangYong
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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