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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Fiat Panda?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • considerably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • 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:

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

Fiat Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,788 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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 considerably more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 7 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 208 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is substantially lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 596 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers substantially more boot space – 555 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 7 carries marginally more – 399 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 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 £41,900
DS 7

DS Automobiles DS 7

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 L/100km
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Fiat Panda

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
-
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
-
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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