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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Polestar 3?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Polestar 3: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Polestar 3

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,282 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 631 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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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 Polestar 3 offers visibly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Polestar 3 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers significantly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 390 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, DS Automobiles DS 9 is markedly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers very slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries marginally more – 496 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 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.

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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 567 - 706 km
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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
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
285 - 496 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Polestar
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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