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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,034 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 11.4 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 286 Nm more.

DS 9

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.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is barely lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers noticeably more boot space – 510 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries significantly more – 489 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 276 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly superior 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.

from £55,100
DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 62 - 75 km
DS Automobiles DS 9
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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DS Automobiles DS 9
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Chevrolet
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