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Audi Q8 vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Audi Q8 vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,392 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

DS 7

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 Audi Q8 offers clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 510 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is noticeably lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 524 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers barely more boot space – 605 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is far ahead 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.

from £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
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The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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DS Automobiles DS 7

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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