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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely 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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,945 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 Skoda Octavia Limousine offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers barely more boot space – 600 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine 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.

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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

Great car, quiet, very comfortable. Good promotional price.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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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