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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • significantly cheaper
  • 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:

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.

Mazda 3 Sedan is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,632 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 280 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, Mazda 3 Sedan is visibly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 447 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers a bit more boot space – 510 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries very slightly more – 501 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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.

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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
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 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
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mazda
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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