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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Lotus Emeya?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,482 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 505 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya 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 Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is very slightly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers considerably 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 2,555 kg. The difference is around 691 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers only slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya stands well ahead of its rival 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 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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Lotus Emeya

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Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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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