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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Skoda Fabia?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,775 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Fabia

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 270 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, Skoda Fabia is significantly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 721 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries moderately more – 489 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 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.

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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Skoda Fabia

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 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
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Skoda
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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