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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Lotus Emira?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,649 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 180 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: DS Automobiles DS 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers considerably more boot space – 555 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 404 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 7 carries clearly more – 399 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 7

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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Sylwiusz
6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

Great car, quiet, very comfortable. Good promotional price.

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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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
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
399 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lotus
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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