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

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-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 360 HP.

How much fuel does the DS Automobiles DS 7 use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.30 L.

How far can the DS Automobiles DS 7 go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the DS Automobiles DS 7 can travel up to 65 km on a single charge.

How many kWh does the DS Automobiles DS 7’s battery hold?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 comes with a 12.90 kWh battery.

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

Depending on configuration, up to 555 L fit inside.

What are the dimensions of the DS Automobiles DS 7?

Length 4593 mm, width 1891 mm, height 1625 mm – those are the dimensions of the DS Automobiles DS 7.

What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Frontera?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Vauxhall Frontera's engine?

Depending on the version, the Vauxhall Frontera delivers up to 145 HP.

How much fuel does the Vauxhall Frontera use?

On average, the Vauxhall Frontera consumes 5.20 L.

What is the Vauxhall Frontera’s energy consumption?

Average electricity consumption is 15.80 kWh.

What is the Vauxhall Frontera’s maximum WLTP range?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 408 km.

What is the top speed of the Vauxhall Frontera?

The Vauxhall Frontera reaches up to 194 km/h.

How big is the Vauxhall Frontera overall?

The Vauxhall Frontera measures 4385 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1635 mm high.

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Vauxhall Frontera – Which model proves itself in everyday driving? Specs, differences & prices compared

DS 7 @ DS Automobiles / Stellantis Media

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Frontera has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20500 £, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 21395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: DS Automobiles DS 7 manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Frontera performs decisively better – achieving up to 408 km, about 343 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 7.

Frontera @ Opel / Stellantis Media

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 DS Automobiles DS 7 has a clearly edge – offering 360 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 7 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 7 performs a bit better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Vauxhall Frontera tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: DS Automobiles DS 7 pulls clearly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm difference.

DS 7 @ DS Automobiles / Stellantis Media

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is distinct lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1651 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers to a small extent more room – 555 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 7 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1750 L, which is about 150 L more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Frontera distinct takes the win – 644 kg compared to 424 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
DS Automobiles DS 7 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Costs and Consumption
Price 41900 - 59300 £	Price 20500 - 30000 £
Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.5 L	Consumption L/100km 5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 18.2 kWh
Electric Range 50 - 65 km	Electric Range 305 - 408 km
Battery Capacity 12.90 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 30 - 145 g/km	co2 0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 43 - 55 L	Fuel tank capacity 44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5 - 7
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1651 - 2002 kg	Curb weight 1344 - 1610 kg
Trunk capacity 555 L	Trunk capacity 460 L
Length 4593 mm	Length 4385 mm
Width 1891 mm	Width 1795 mm
Height 1625 mm	Height 1635 mm
Max trunk capacity 1750 L	Max trunk capacity 1600 L
Payload 398 - 424 kg	Payload 436 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 130 - 360 HP	Power HP 110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.7 - 11.9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 9 - 14.2 s
Max Speed 195 - 235 km/h	Max Speed 143 - 194 km/h
Torque 300 - 520 Nm	Torque 125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 3
Power kW 96 - 265 kW	Power kW 81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity 1499 - 1598 cm3	Engine capacity 1199 cm3

General
Model Year 2024 - 2025	Model Year 2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class E, B	CO2 Efficiency Class A, D
Brand DS Automobiles	Brand Vauxhall

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Vauxhall Frontera – Which car suits you better?