What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 7?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the DS Automobiles DS 7?

Depending on the version, the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers up to 130 HP.

How much fuel does the DS Automobiles DS 7 use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5.50 L.

What is the DS Automobiles DS 7’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 555 L fit inside.

Is the Lexus NX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus NX is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Lexus NX?

Depending on the version, the Lexus NX delivers up to 309 HP.

How much fuel does the Lexus NX use?

On average, the Lexus NX consumes 2.90 L.

What is the electric driving range of the Lexus NX?

According to WLTP, the Lexus NX can travel up to 72 km on a single charge.

What is the top speed of the Lexus NX?

Depending on the model, top speed is 200 km/h.

How many liters of cargo space does the Lexus NX offer?

Depending on configuration, up to 545 L fit inside.

What are the Lexus NX’s length, width and height?

Length 4660 mm, width 1865 mm, height 1670 mm – those are the dimensions of the Lexus NX.

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Lexus NX - Differences and prices compared

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 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41900 £, while the Lexus NX costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4106 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus NX manages with 2.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.50 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

NX

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 Lexus NX has a convincingly edge – offering 309 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus NX is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.90 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.

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 curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is slight lighter – 1651 kg compared to 1805 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers hardly perceptible more room – 555 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, Lexus NX noticeable takes the win – 515 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lexus NX proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lexus NX is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Reviews DS Automobiles DS 7

5 (1 Reviews)

Reviews Lexus NX

4.9 (5 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 41900 - 46100 £	Price 46000 - 64300 £
Consumption L/100km 5.50 L	Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 72 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 145 g/km	co2 65 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity -	Fuel tank capacity 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors -	Doors 5
Curb weight 1651 kg	Curb weight 1805 - 2065 kg
Trunk capacity 555 L	Trunk capacity 545 L
Length -	Length 4660 mm
Width 1891 mm	Width 1865 mm
Height -	Height 1670 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1436 L
Payload 399 kg	Payload 475 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel	Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 130 HP	Power HP 244 - 309 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.90 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.3 - 8.7 s
Max Speed -	Max Speed 200 km/h
Torque 300 Nm	Torque -
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 96 kW	Power kW 179 - 227 kW
Engine capacity 1499 cm3	Engine capacity 2487 cm3