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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Volvo EX60?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Volvo EX60

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,069 £.

EX60

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 Volvo EX60 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers significantly more torque with 790 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 490 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, DS Automobiles DS 7 is markedly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers very slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX60 carries slightly more – 461 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 is decisively ahead 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 611 - 810 km
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DS Automobiles DS 7

The DS 7 wraps Parisian elegance into SUV practicality, with sculpted surfaces, a jewel-like grille and an interior that feels more boutique lounge than family transporter. It appeals to buyers who want style and comfort without shouting, delivering a refined ride and clever tech that make daily driving feel a little more special — and yes, it’ll turn heads in the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
54,000 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
611 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,405 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
399 kg
Payload
455 - 461 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Volvo
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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