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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Subaru Outback?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Subaru Outback

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  • visibly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru Outback offers visibly more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 48 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 barely lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers markedly more boot space – 561 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries clearly more – 557 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 is narrowly ahead 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 £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 4
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Subaru
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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