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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Skoda Kamiq comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 22,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Skoda Kamiq?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Skoda Kamiq: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • noticeably more trunk space
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Skoda Kamiq

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Kamiq is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,654 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kamiq uses 5.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Kamiq

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 Skoda Kamiq offers somewhat more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kamiq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Skoda Kamiq is noticeably lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers noticeably more boot space – 555 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries clearly more – 539 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kamiq holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Kamiq

Skoda Kamiq

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 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
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Skoda
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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