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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Fiat 600?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat 600: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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

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.

Fiat 600 is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,931 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat 600 offers somewhat more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

DS 7

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, Fiat 600 is clearly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers visibly more boot space – 555 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries visibly more – 517 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 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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Fiat 600

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 409 km
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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Sylwiusz
6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

Great car, quiet, very comfortable. Good promotional price.

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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
0 - 129 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
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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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