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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Lotus Eletre?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is significantly cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,625 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 495 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 558 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is only slightly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 465 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 markedly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries marginally more – 489 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre holds a decisive overall lead 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 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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The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 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
4
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lotus
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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