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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Renault Express?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Renault Express: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 9

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Express is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,955 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Express

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 clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 258 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 Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 280 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: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is substantially lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 568 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 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.

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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

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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The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Renault
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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