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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Subaru Outback?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • very slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Outback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,902 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Outback

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 Subaru Outback offers noticeably more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 48 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, Subaru Outback is only slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers very slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries noticeably more – 557 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback has the upper hand 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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Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 L/100km
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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 7

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Sylwiusz
6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Subaru
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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