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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Volvo S60?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • somewhat more trunk space
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Volvo S60

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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.

Volvo S60 is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,566 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 9 with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S60 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 94 km, about 19 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

S60

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 Volvo S60 offers markedly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers noticeably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 189 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, Volvo S60 is only slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries only slightly more – 489 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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 £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Volvo
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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