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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat Tipo Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 130 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 Tipo Hatchback?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Fiat Tipo Hatchback: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more trunk space
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Fiat Tipo Hatchback

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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 Tipo Hatchback 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 Tipo Hatchback uses 4.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Tipo Hatchback

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 130 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback delivers barely more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 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 Tipo Hatchback is a bit lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 236 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers noticeably more boot space – 555 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback carries only slightly more – 425 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Tipo Hatchback is decisively 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 £19,700
Tipo Hatchback

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
122 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
4,368 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Height
-
Height
1,495 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3

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