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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Vauxhall Vivaro?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Vivaro is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,879 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers significantly more range – reaching up to 350 km, about 275 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

Vivaro

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers considerably more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers noticeably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 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.

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is marginally lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries significantly more – 1,226 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 737 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is far ahead 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.

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
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

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