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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Lexus RX?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Lexus RX: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Lexus RX

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,378 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

RX

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 Lexus RX offers significantly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers clearly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 251 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 visibly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers somewhat more boot space – 555 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX is clearly superior 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 £63,300
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 km
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The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
575 - 620 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, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lexus
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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