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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Toyota Corolla?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • noticeably more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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.

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,345 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

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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 Toyota Corolla offers noticeably more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

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, Toyota Corolla is moderately lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers noticeably more boot space – 555 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries somewhat more – 450 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla 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.

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Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 7
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Toyota
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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