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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Porsche Cayenne?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,091 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 593 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 796 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 980 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, DS Automobiles DS 9 is moderately lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 271 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 668 km
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DS Automobiles DS 9
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Porsche
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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