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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Audi A5 Sportback?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 9

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Sportback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 35 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

A5 Sportback

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 Audi A5 Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers noticeably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 305 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, Audi A5 Sportback is barely lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 179 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries very slightly more – 530 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
DS Automobiles DS 9
Audi A5 Sportback

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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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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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DS Automobiles DS 9
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Audi
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