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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or VW Golf?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs VW Golf: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • barely more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

VW Golf is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,799 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 9 with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers clearly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 68 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 325 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers moderately more torque with 520 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 100 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, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 557 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries only slightly more – 508 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 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
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
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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