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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Mazda 6 Estate?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Estate is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,922 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is substantially 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 slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 42 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, Mazda 6 Estate is a bit lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 176 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers only slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries markedly more – 571 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate 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.

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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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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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The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Kai
14 Jul 2026, 09:51:17

Very stylish and robust car that's consistently comfortable even on long journeys.

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Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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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