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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Suzuki Jimny?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • significantly 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:

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.

Suzuki Jimny is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,803 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is substantially faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 105 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is significantly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 699 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries significantly more – 489 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 holds a decisive overall lead 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
DS Automobiles DS 9
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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DS Automobiles DS 9
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Suzuki
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