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Fiat Pandina vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (65 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Pandina or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Fiat Pandina vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Fiat Pandina

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Pandina

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Pandina is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Pandina uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

DS 4

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 DS Automobiles DS 4 offers substantially more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 14.1 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm more.

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, Fiat Pandina is clearly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 503 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers considerably more boot space – 430 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries a bit more – 442 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 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 £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
113 - 116 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
365 - 385 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Pandina have?

The Fiat Pandina is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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