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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Suzuki Swace comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 31,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Suzuki Swace?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Suzuki Swace: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

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Suzuki Swace

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Suzuki Swace is barely cheaper – starting at 31,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,100 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Swace uses 4.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Swace

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 Suzuki Swace offers very slightly more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Swace is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is moderately faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Suzuki Swace tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Suzuki Swace is marginally lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Swace offers clearly more boot space – 596 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Suzuki Swace offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 366 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries slightly more – 442 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Swace stands well ahead of its rival 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.

£31,877
Swace

Suzuki Swace

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 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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Suzuki Swace

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Reviews Suzuki Swace

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjors
16 Apr 2026, 11:06:18

I have the Swace — it drives much more frugally than you state: 1:23. A downside as you get older is that getting in, and especially getting out, becomes harder because of the low seating position. The advantage of the low seat is better fuel economy. 16‑inch wheels are also likely to be more economical than larger ones. Rear legroom is poor. It would be nice if the rear bench were on rails like the Renault Twingo. Shrinking the boot would give more rear legroom. The 2014 Toyota Prius was the last to offer lots of rear legroom — after that it’s been rubbish.

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Suzuki Swace

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
102 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
596 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,655 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,606 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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