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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • very slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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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.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,749 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 offers very slightly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 7 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is marginally lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries significantly more – 901 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 502 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is far ahead 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 £25,200
Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 279 - 284 km
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Renault
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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