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DS Automobiles N°7 vs Renault Rafale comparison

Compare performance (375 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (40,900 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles N°7 or Renault Rafale?

DS Automobiles N°7 vs Renault Rafale: Key differences

DS Automobiles N°7

  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Renault Rafale

4.8 (11 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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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:

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.

Renault Rafale is only slightly cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Rafale uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°7 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 637 km more than the Renault Rafale.

Rafale

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 DS Automobiles N°7 offers moderately more power – delivering 375 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

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

N°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 N°7 is somewhat lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Rafale offers slightly more boot space – 627 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries clearly more – 562 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 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.

from £40,900
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
DS Automobiles N°7
Renault Rafale

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Renault Rafale

The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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DS Automobiles N°7
Renault Rafale

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Price
37,700 - 49,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
43 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,886 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 562 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Renault
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