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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Alpine A390?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Alpine A390

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 9

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.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is marginally cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,777 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 476 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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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 Alpine A390 offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers visibly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 304 Nm more.

DS 9

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 9 is a bit lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers marginally more boot space – 532 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries very slightly more – 489 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 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.

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A390

Alpine A390

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 - 470 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 503 - 551 km
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DS Automobiles DS 9

The DS 9 is a striking French luxury saloon that pairs haute couture styling with a calm, composed ride that pampers passengers. Inside, meticulous craftsmanship and quirky DS details give the cabin real personality, making it an attractive choice if you want to stand out without sacrificing comfort.

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Alpine A390

The Alpine A390 is the brand’s leap into the fast electric crossover arena, wrapping Dieppe’s lightweight ethos in a sleek, coupe-ish body with real everyday usability. If the steering and chassis feel echo the A110, this could be the enthusiast’s family EV—subtle, sharp, and très chic, with enough theatre to make the school run feel like a pit lane exit.

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DS Automobiles DS 9
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
503 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Alpine
Is the DS Automobiles DS 9 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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