Compare performance (130 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or SsangYong Tivoli?
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.
SsangYong Tivoli is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,557 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Tivoli offers noticeably more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the SsangYong Tivoli tops out at 181 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers only slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Tivoli is slightly lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 183 kg.
Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers clearly more boot space – 720 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.
For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Tivoli offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 200 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.
When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Tivoli carries marginally more – 455 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.
The SsangYong Tivoli 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.
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.
detailsThe SsangYong Tivoli is an unpretentious small crossover that surprises with a roomy, well-finished cabin and an agreeable ride that suits everyday life. It won't win any beauty contests, but it's a smart, economical choice for buyers who value practicality, comfort and a bit of cheeky character.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
|
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
137 g/km
|
co2
161 - 191 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
1,375 - 1,492 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
430 L
|
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
|
|
Length
4,400 mm
|
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
|
|
Width
1,830 mm
|
Width
1,810 mm
|
|
Height
1,470 mm
|
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
|
|
Payload
442 kg
|
Payload
425 - 455 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
130 HP
|
Power HP
163 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
|
|
Max Speed
203 km/h
|
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
|
|
Torque
300 Nm
|
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
96 kW
|
Power kW
120 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
|
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
|
|
Brand
DS Automobiles
|
Brand
SsangYong
|