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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Peugeot 508 SW?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,678 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

508 SW

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 Peugeot 508 SW offers considerably more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 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, DS Automobiles DS 7 is moderately lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers only slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 SW carries moderately more – 454 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW 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.

from £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 46 - 52 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Peugeot
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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