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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Ford Puma comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 168 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Ford Puma?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Ford Puma: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Puma

3 (11 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly 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

DS 9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Puma is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Puma with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Puma offers significantly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 342 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

Puma

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 clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 168 HP. That’s roughly 192 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 Ford Puma takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 230 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, Ford Puma is clearly lighter – 1,316 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 548 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries barely more – 489 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 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
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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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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 9

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Ford Puma

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Marco
29 Jan 2026, 11:36:48

Exceptional car — after a year of use, no problems, only pleasant surprises.

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Dino
23 Dec 2025, 21:51:22

76,000 km in 4 years. Two services carried out. Nothing more.

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Nigga nigga long
13 Dec 2025, 19:32:50

For nigga boys

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Adolf hitler
13 Dec 2025, 19:32:08

Piece of rubbish
Looks gay

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DS Automobiles DS 9
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
23,900 - 36,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
404 - 417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,316 - 1,563 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,805 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
367 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
125 - 168 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
92 - 124 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ford
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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