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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Vauxhall Astra?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 9

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,803 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 379 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

Astra

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is markedly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers moderately more boot space – 510 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra holds a solid 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 130 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
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Vauxhall
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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