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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Kia Sportage?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,946 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 9 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

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 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 markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers markedly 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, Kia Sportage is visibly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 312 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers moderately more boot space – 587 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries moderately more – 580 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is decisively ahead 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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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
67 - 177 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
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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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