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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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.

Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 21 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 moderately more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 72 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 Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 9 is only slightly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 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.

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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

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
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Hyundai
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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