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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or VW Tiguan?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • marginally lighter
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VW Tiguan

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  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan is marginally cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 399 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Tiguan

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 VW Tiguan offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is very slightly faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is marginally lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 246 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries slightly more – 533 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
DS Automobiles DS 4
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

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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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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a calm, family‑first compact SUV that impresses with cavernous rear room, a versatile boot and sofa‑like seats that make motorway miles feel effortless, while its revamped infotainment is quicker and cleaner than before. It does demand a healthy budget and some compromises — the cabin leans heavily on touch controls for climate and the limited rear child‑seat anchoring and wide mirrors can frustrate buyers who prize simplicity or maximal flexibility.

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DS Automobiles DS 4
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
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