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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Genesis G90?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Genesis G90: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Genesis G90

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,232 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

G90

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 Genesis G90 offers substantially more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers considerably more torque with 549 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 249 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 609 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers visibly more boot space – 555 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G90 carries visibly more – 505 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G90 comes out clearly 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 £96,200
G90

Genesis G90

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 415 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11 L/100km
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Genesis G90

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
-
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Genesis
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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