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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or VW Transporter Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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:

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.

VW Transporter Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 444 £.

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

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is noticeably lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 347 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more boot space – 763 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 208 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 744 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, 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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