Kia Sportage vs DS Automobiles N°4 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

Kia Sportage has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the DS Automobiles N°4 costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°4 with 3 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the DS Automobiles N°4 performs decisively better – achieving up to 449 km, about 385 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 Kia Sportage has a slightly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 224 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°4 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.10 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles N°4 performs somewhat better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°4 pulls minimal stronger with 360 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the DS Automobiles N°4 is barely noticeable lighter – 1463 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers distinct more room – 587 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 536 L more than the DS Automobiles N°4.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage hardly perceptible takes the win – 580 kg compared to 542 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

All in all, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.