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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or VW ID.5?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,915 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 496 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

ID.5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers moderately more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers only slightly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 25 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 slightly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 187 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries somewhat more – 552 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
DS Automobiles DS 9
VW ID.5

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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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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DS Automobiles DS 9
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
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