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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs ), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Tesla Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Tesla Roadster

  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is significantly cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129,205 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers clearly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 925 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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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 4.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 510 L.

DS 9

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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Roadster is clearly faster – reaching 402 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 152 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 9,480 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Roadster is clearly superior 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.

£184,285
Roadster

Tesla Roadster

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Electric Range 1,000 km
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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
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
-
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Tesla
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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