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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs DS Automobiles DS 9 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 55,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or DS Automobiles DS 9?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs DS Automobiles DS 9: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • a bit cheaper
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DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is a bit cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,406 £.

DS 9

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 noticeably more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers slightly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly superior overall 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
DS Automobiles DS 9

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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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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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
DS Automobiles DS 9

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
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Length
4,934 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
486 - 489 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
DS Automobiles
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