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CUPRA Formentor vs DS Automobiles N°7 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or DS Automobiles N°7?

CUPRA Formentor vs DS Automobiles N°7: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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DS Automobiles N°7

  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Formentor

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.

CUPRA Formentor is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,134 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°7 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 608 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

N°7

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 CUPRA Formentor offers marginally more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 375 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the DS Automobiles N°7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers marginally more torque with 509 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 29 Nm more.

Formentor

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, CUPRA Formentor is barely lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers slightly more boot space – 560 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries only slightly more – 562 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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DS Automobiles N°7

Known commonly as the DS 7, this DS Automobiles model is a chic French compact SUV with bold, sculpted styling and a quietly luxurious cabin. It delivers a refined, comfortable ride and a premium feel through high-quality materials and thoughtful technology, appealing to buyers who want something distinctive from mainstream rivals.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 120 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
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
518 - 562 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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