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Toyota Proace Transporter vs DS Automobiles DS 9 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 55,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Transporter or DS Automobiles DS 9?

Toyota Proace Transporter vs DS Automobiles DS 9: Key differences

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 9

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

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

Proace Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,445 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 349 km, about 274 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

DS 9

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 9 offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers visibly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 150 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: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries clearly more – 1,323 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 834 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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.

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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
Toyota Proace Transporter
DS Automobiles DS 9

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Toyota Proace Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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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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Toyota Proace Transporter
DS Automobiles DS 9

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
349 km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 177 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
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
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
1,920 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
Payload
486 - 489 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

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