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DS Automobiles N°7 vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (375 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (40,900 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles N°7 or Skoda Kodiaq?

DS Automobiles N°7 vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

DS Automobiles N°7

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably 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.

Skoda Kodiaq is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°7 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 612 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Kodiaq

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 N°7 offers markedly more power – delivering 375 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers markedly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm more.

N°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 N°7 is only slightly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeably more boot space – 910 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries marginally more – 563 kg compared to 562 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq 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 £37,900
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 119 - 122 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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Reviews DS Automobiles N°7

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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, well built family SUV that puts space, comfort and usefulness ahead of showy gimmicks. Its composed ride, clever interior packaging and sensible feature set make it an easy, unpretentious choice for daily driving and longer journeys.

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4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Geert
5 May 2026, 08:49:23

The Skoda Kodiac looks sleeker and is bigger. The Ford Explorer is a bit smaller and there was such a fuss made about it, but it’s disappointing in looks and even worse on the inside.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
35 - 186 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 562 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Skoda
Is the DS Automobiles N°7 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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