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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Citroen Holidays comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 43,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Citroen Holidays?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Citroen Holidays: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Citroen Holidays

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 7

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.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is marginally cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 43,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,183 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Holidays

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 Citroen Holidays offers noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Holidays delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 687 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries substantially more – 762 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 363 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Holidays holds a narrow 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 £43,100
Holidays

Citroen Holidays

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.3 L/100km
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Citroen Holidays

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
185 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
399 kg
Payload
732 - 762 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Citroen
Is the DS Automobiles DS 7 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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