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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 9

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,727 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 262 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

Proace City Compact Van

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 substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is noticeably lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries clearly more – 921 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 432 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.

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DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type Plug-in 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 Proace City Compact Van

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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 Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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DS Automobiles DS 9
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Toyota
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