DS AUTOMOBILES DS 4 (2021 – 2025) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2020 – 2024): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 225 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.7 s. The DS AUTOMOBILES DS 4 has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 224 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,414 kg against 1,549 kg. At 4,399 mm, the DS AUTOMOBILES DS 4 is 132 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE.
| Specification |
DS
AUTOMOBILES DS 4
2021 – 2025
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2020 – 2024
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2021 – 2025 | 2020 – 2024 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 – 225 hp | 200 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 300 Nm | 250 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 10.9 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 235 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.3 – 5.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,247 – 4,267 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,788 – 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,455 – 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,631 – 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,414 – 1,635 kg | 1,549 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.