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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Peugeot Expert Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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.

Peugeot Expert Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,554 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Expert Bus

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 Peugeot Expert Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Expert Bus is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Expert Bus delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is visibly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 347 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Expert Bus offers substantially more boot space – 3,497 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 2,942 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries clearly more – 942 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 543 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Expert Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £33,400
Expert Bus

Peugeot Expert Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7 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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Peugeot Expert Bus

The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
921 - 942 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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