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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or SsangYong Torres?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more efficient
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly 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.

SsangYong Torres is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,074 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers markedly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers a bit more torque with 339 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 39 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, SsangYong Torres is slightly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers clearly more boot space – 703 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries visibly more – 552 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
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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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SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
SsangYong
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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