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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or VW ID.7 Touring?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,139 £.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 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 visibly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers only slightly more boot space – 605 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring carries moderately more – 465 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 584 - 689 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
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
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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