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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Fiat 500 Convertible?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat 500 Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,217 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 Convertible uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

500 Convertible

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 DS Automobiles DS 7 offers marginally more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers considerably more boot space – 555 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 372 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 7 carries slightly more – 399 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly superior 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 £19,700
500 Convertible

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 313 km
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The DS 7 wraps Parisian elegance into SUV practicality, with sculpted surfaces, a jewel-like grille and an interior that feels more boutique lounge than family transporter. It appeals to buyers who want style and comfort without shouting, delivering a refined ride and clever tech that make daily driving feel a little more special — and yes, it’ll turn heads in the school run.

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Fiat 500 Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
183 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Fiat
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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