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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Fiat Panda?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably 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.

Fiat Panda is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,946 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Panda

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers considerably more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 290 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 86 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 428 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is considerably lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 809 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers significantly more boot space – 510 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries noticeably more – 489 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Fiat Panda

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
365 kg

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

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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