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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Lotus Emira?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is significantly cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,491 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers a bit more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers very slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 40 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: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is visibly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers significantly more boot space – 510 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 359 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries considerably more – 489 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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