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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Toyota Corolla?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • moderately more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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.

Toyota Corolla is a bit cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Toyota Corolla offers clearly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

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

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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, Toyota Corolla is barely lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 188 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries barely more – 450 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla 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.

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Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
400 - 450 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 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Toyota
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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