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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Ford Transit Connect?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
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Ford Transit Connect

  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Connect is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,118 £.

Transit Connect

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 only slightly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Transit Connect is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers only slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries considerably more – 780 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 381 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect stands out in the key areas 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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Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 HP
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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
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
399 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Ford
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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