DS Automobiles DS 9 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the DS Automobiles DS 9, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the DS Automobiles DS 9 and are good next research steps.

from £36,900

Citroen C5 X

Price : 36,900 - 39,400 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 145 HP
Consumption L/100km : 5.1 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 10.4 s
Model Year : 2025
Max Speed : 211 km/h
Torque : 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Doors : 5
Model : C5 X
Modell : C5 X Hybrid 145
CO2 Efficiency Class : D
Trim Level : Plus e-DSC6, Max e-DSC6
Power kW : 107 kW
co2 : 116 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,199 cm3
Curb weight : 1,591 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 52 L
Trunk capacity : 545 L
Length : 4,805 mm
Width : 1,815 mm
Height : 1,485 mm
Brand : Citroen
Max trunk capacity : 1,640 L
Payload : 399 kg

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Quick data check: Citroen C5 X

considerably more power
clearly more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly cheaper
moderately lighter
marginally more trunk space

from £44,600

Peugeot 508

Price : 44,600 - 60,800 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 2 L/100km
Electric Range : 46 - 55 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.2 - 8.2 s
Model Year : 2024
Max Speed : 230 - 250 km/h
Torque : 360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : 508
Modell : 508 1.6 HYBRID 180, 508 1.6 HYBRID 225, 508 PSE HYBRID4 360
CO2 Efficiency Class : B
Trim Level : Allure e-EAT8, e-EAT8
Power kW : 133 - 265 kW
co2 : 36 - 45 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,598 cm3
Curb weight : 1,811 - 1,941 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 43 L
Trunk capacity : 487 L
Length : 4,750 mm
Width : 1,859 mm
Height : 1,403 mm
Brand : Peugeot
Max trunk capacity : 1,537 L
Payload : 379 - 469 kg

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Quick data check: Peugeot 508

visibly more efficient
visibly more electric range
barely more trunk space
noticeably cheaper
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

from £43,300

VW Arteon

Price : 43,300 - 60,800 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 320 HP
Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.9 - 9.4 s
Model Year : 2024
Max Speed : 216 - 250 km/h
Torque : 320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Arteon
Modell : Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TDI SCR, Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TSI OPF, Arteon Shooting Brake R
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, E, F, G
Trim Level : DSG, Elegance DSG, R-Line DSG, 4MOTION DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG
Power kW : 110 - 235 kW
co2 : 133 - 195 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight : 1,607 - 1,773 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 66 L
Trunk capacity : 590 L
Length : 4,866 mm
Width : 1,871 mm
Height : 1,434 - 1,451 mm
Brand : VW
Max trunk capacity : 1,632 L
Payload : 467 - 569 kg

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Quick data check: VW Arteon

somewhat more power
substantially more efficient
noticeably cheaper
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
somewhat lighter
slightly more trunk space

from £41,900

DS Automobiles DS 7

Price : 41,900 - 46,100 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Diesel
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 130 HP
Consumption L/100km : 5.5 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 11.9 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Model : DS 7
Modell : DS 7 BlueHDi 130
CO2 Efficiency Class : E
Trim Level : Pallas Automatik, Jules Verne Automatik, Étoile Automatik, DS Performance Line Automatik
Power kW : 96 kW
co2 : 145 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,499 cm3
Curb weight : 1,651 kg
Trunk capacity : 555 L
Width : 1,891 mm
Brand : DS Automobiles
Payload : 399 kg

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Quick data check: DS Automobiles DS 7

substantially more power
substantially more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly cheaper
somewhat lighter
marginally more trunk space

from £29,900

Renault Austral

Price : 29,900 - 37,800 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 148 - 200 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 8.4 - 9.9 s
Model Year : 2025
Max Speed : 180 km/h
Torque : 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3 - 4
Doors : 5
Model : Austral
Modell : Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200, Austral Mild Hybrid 150
CO2 Efficiency Class : C, E
Trim Level : Evolution Multi-Mode-Automatik, Techno Multi-Mode-Automatik, Esprit Alpine Multi-Mode-Automatik, Evolution Automatik, Techno Automatik, Esprit Alpine Automatik
Power kW : 109 - 147 kW
co2 : 109 - 145 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Curb weight : 1,548 - 1,613 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 55 L
Trunk capacity : 527 L
Length : 4,533 mm
Width : 1,825 mm
Height : 1,645 mm
Brand : Renault
Max trunk capacity : 1,736 L
Payload : 455 - 477 kg

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Quick data check: Renault Austral

significantly more power
significantly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially cheaper
visibly lighter
marginally more trunk space

from £35,100

Skoda Superb Limousine

Price : 35,100 - 51,300 £
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Electric Range : 132 - 140 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.6 - 9.2 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 248 km/h
Torque : 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Superb
Modell : Superb 2.0 TSI, Superb 1.5 TSI mHEV, Superb 2.0 TDI SCR, Superb iV 1.5 TSI PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, D, F, B
Trim Level : Selection DSG, L&K DSG, Sportline DSG, Essence DSG, Selection 4x4 DSG, L&K 4x4 DSG, Sportline 4x4 DSG, Essence 4x4 DSG
Power kW : 110 - 195 kW
co2 : 26 - 175 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight : 1,559 - 1,849 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 66 L
Trunk capacity : 486 - 645 L
Length : 4,912 mm
Width : 1,849 mm
Height : 1,481 mm
Brand : Skoda
Max trunk capacity : 1,795 L
Payload : 485 - 580 kg

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Quick data check: Skoda Superb Limousine

clearly more power
substantially cheaper
substantially more electric range
moderately lighter
noticeably more trunk space

Direct comparisons

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Skoda Superb Limousine

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