DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Peugeot 308 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Peugeot 308 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 12643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 1.30 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 performs significantly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 354 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 7.

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 DS Automobiles DS 7 has a clearly edge – offering 360 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 7 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 pulls convincingly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Peugeot 308 is a bit lighter – 1436 kg compared to 1651 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers clearly perceptible more room – 555 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

In maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 7 performs evident better – up to 1750 L, which is about 427 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 a bit takes the win – 510 kg compared to 424 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

All in all, the Peugeot 308 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.