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Renault Express vs DS Automobiles DS 9 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 55,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or DS Automobiles DS 9?

Renault Express vs DS Automobiles DS 9: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,955 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

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 clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

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: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is substantially lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 568 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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.

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DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 62 - 75 km
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DS Automobiles DS 9

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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
121 - 149 g/km
co2
28 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
4,934 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
486 - 489 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Renault Express?

The Renault Express is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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