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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Renault Trafic Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • considerably cheaper
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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 Trafic Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,513 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 considerably more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus 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 380 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 9 is barely lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 493 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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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