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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Hongqi E-HS9?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • significantly 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:

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

DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,645 £.

E-HS9

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers significantly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 421 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is substantially lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 1,054 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers clearly more boot space – 555 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 555 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi E-HS9 carries somewhat more – 475 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 is far ahead overall 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 £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 515 km
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Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Hongqi
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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