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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Kia EV6?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Kia EV6: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Kia EV6 is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,518 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 507 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

EV6

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 Kia EV6 offers significantly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 249 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia EV6 tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 250 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 1,955 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers barely more boot space – 510 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 9

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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
440 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Kia
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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