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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat Grande Panda comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Fiat Grande Panda?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat Grande Panda: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Fiat Grande Panda

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Grande Panda is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,645 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Grande Panda uses 5.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Grande Panda

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 slightly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Grande Panda is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

DS 7

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, Fiat Grande Panda is clearly lighter – 1,295 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 356 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers noticeably more boot space – 555 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Grande Panda carries slightly more – 453 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Grande Panda 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.

from £16,300
Grande Panda

Fiat Grande Panda

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 320 km
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DS Automobiles DS 7

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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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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Fiat Grande Panda

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
16,300 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
0 - 131 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
1,295 - 1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
361 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,763 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
353 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
100 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
122 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
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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