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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,806 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Santa Fe

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is somewhat lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe 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 £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 54 km
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The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Hyundai
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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