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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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.

Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,945 £.

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

3 Sedan

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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers noticeably more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers somewhat more boot space – 555 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries slightly more – 481 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan 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.

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3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

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