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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 65 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 Pandina?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat Pandina

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably 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.

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 Pandina is clearly 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 Pandina uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Pandina

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers significantly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 7 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 14.1 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers substantially 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Pandina is considerably 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 significantly 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 barely more – 399 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is barely ahead 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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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Artur
8 Sept 2026, 07:37:50

Comfortable, very good-looking, distinctive and very reliable.

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Sylwiusz
6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
365 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
65 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
48 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

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