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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Renault Kangoo?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Kangoo is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,366 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Kangoo

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 clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 230 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 Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 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: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is clearly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers markedly more boot space – 775 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries slightly more – 610 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is decisively ahead 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
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

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