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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or VW ID.7 Touring?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,559 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is a bit more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 289 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 419 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 942 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries barely more – 466 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 584 - 689 km
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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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