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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • moderately lighter
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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 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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,624 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

Proace City Compact Van

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 Proace City Compact Van offers only slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 300 Nm.

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, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is moderately lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries significantly more – 921 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 479 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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.

from £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 337 km
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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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The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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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