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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Fiat 500?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,946 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 256 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 734 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries visibly more – 489 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 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.

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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
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DS Automobiles DS 9

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I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Fiat
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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