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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Toyota Prius?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • slightly 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 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.

Toyota Prius is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,660 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 9 with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Prius offers a bit more range – reaching up to 86 km, about 11 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

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, Toyota Prius is slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers considerably more boot space – 510 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries noticeably more – 489 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin 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
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Toyota
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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