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DS Automobiles N°7 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (375 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (40,900 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles N°7 or Volvo XC60?

DS Automobiles N°7 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

DS Automobiles N°7

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

DS Automobiles N°7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,392 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°7 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 655 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 Volvo XC60 offers barely more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 375 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles N°7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers visibly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 160 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, DS Automobiles N°7 is clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 594 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries only slightly more – 562 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 stands out in the key areas 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 km
DS Automobiles N°7
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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DS Automobiles N°7
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 562 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Volvo
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