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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Fiat Ducato comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 41,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Fiat Ducato?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Fiat Ducato: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Fiat Ducato

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 9

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 Ducato is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Ducato

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 140 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 170 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 9 is a bit lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,531 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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 £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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 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
198 - 217 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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