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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 15,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Kia Picanto?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,622 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.5 L/100km – no difference here.

Picanto

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers substantially more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 7 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 204 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 527 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 7 carries slightly more – 399 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 holds a narrow 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Kia
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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