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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Hongqi H9 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 60,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Hongqi H9?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Hongqi H9: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi H9

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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 barely cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Hongqi H9 costs 60,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,915 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hongqi H9 with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers noticeably more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 115 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 Hongqi H9 takes 7.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is barely faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hongqi H9 tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers noticeably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 140 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, DS Automobiles DS 9 is barely lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers substantially more boot space – 510 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 510 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries barely more – 489 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is far ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 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
220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,875 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
5,137 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,904 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
180 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Hongqi
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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