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DS Automobiles N°7 vs Alpine A290 comparison

Compare performance (375 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (40,900 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles N°7 or Alpine A290?

DS Automobiles N°7 vs Alpine A290: Key differences

DS Automobiles N°7

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

N°7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Alpine A290 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles N°7. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 354 km more than the Alpine A290.

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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 DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more power – delivering 375 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°7 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers clearly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

N°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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is only slightly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers significantly more boot space – 560 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 234 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries visibly more – 562 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°7 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.

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N°7

DS Automobiles N°7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 375 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 734 km
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DS Automobiles N°7

Known commonly as the DS 7, this DS Automobiles model is a chic French compact SUV with bold, sculpted styling and a quietly luxurious cabin. It delivers a refined, comfortable ride and a premium feel through high-quality materials and thoughtful technology, appealing to buyers who want something distinctive from mainstream rivals.

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Alpine A290

The Alpine A290 brings Alpine's racing-bred spirit to the road with taut handling, razor-sharp steering and a compact, cheeky silhouette that's impossible to ignore. It's a car for drivers who want pure fun rather than family practicality — a playful, stylish pocket rocket that makes every back road feel like a racetrack and hands out smiles with the key.

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4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Emin Molu
17 Apr 2026, 21:05:51

excellent handling, excellent damping, excellent noise supression, excellent design.fantastic fun to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 562 kg
Payload
396 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Alpine
Is the DS Automobiles N°7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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