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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Hongqi HS5?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • noticeably 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.

Hongqi HS5 is a bit cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,927 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

HS5

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 Hongqi HS5 offers substantially more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi HS5 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi HS5 delivers somewhat more torque with 340 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 40 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, DS Automobiles DS 7 is only slightly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi HS5 carries a bit more – 450 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

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