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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

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.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,880 £.

DS 7

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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers considerably more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 520 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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 DS 7 is a bit lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers clearly more boot space – 555 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 carries marginally more – 438 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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