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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • somewhat 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,475 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 178 HP. That’s roughly 182 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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 379 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers somewhat more boot space – 596 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries a bit more – 489 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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DS Automobiles DS 9
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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