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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or VinFast VF 8?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VinFast VF 8 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,518 £.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 396 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

VF 8

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 VinFast VF 8 offers moderately more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VinFast VF 8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers a bit more torque with 620 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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, DS Automobiles DS 9 is visibly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 591 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries very slightly more – 515 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 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 £41,600
VF 8

VinFast VF 8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 471 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
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

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
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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