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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Mazda CX-5?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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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:

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 CX-5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,089 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

CX-5

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 substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 219 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 CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 282 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 CX-5 is slightly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers marginally more boot space – 510 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries moderately more – 601 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly superior overall 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
Mazda CX-5

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
157 - 169 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
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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