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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or VW ID.7 Touring?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • barely more power
  • a bit lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 9

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.7 Touring is a bit cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,019 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 614 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

ID.7 Touring

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers barely more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers visibly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm more.

DS 9

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 9 is a bit lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers a bit more boot space – 605 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries barely more – 489 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 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.

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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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The DS 9 is a striking French luxury saloon that pairs haute couture styling with a calm, composed ride that pampers passengers. Inside, meticulous craftsmanship and quirky DS details give the cabin real personality, making it an attractive choice if you want to stand out without sacrificing comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
Is the DS Automobiles DS 9 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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