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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Volvo V90?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Volvo V90

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,383 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

V90

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 Volvo V90 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 409 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, DS Automobiles DS 7 is noticeably lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 424 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers moderately more boot space – 555 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries markedly more – 515 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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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V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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