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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Volvo V60?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Volvo V60: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • barely more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Volvo V60

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  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Volvo V60 is barely cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,660 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V60 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 99 km, about 24 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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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 barely more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers a bit more torque with 589 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 69 Nm more.

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, Volvo V60 is only slightly lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers marginally more boot space – 519 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries very slightly more – 506 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 comes out clearly ahead 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
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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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DS Automobiles DS 9
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
45 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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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