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Hyundai Santa Fe vs DS Automobiles N°7 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or DS Automobiles N°7?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs DS Automobiles N°7: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles N°7

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles N°7 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°7 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 680 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 noticeably more power – delivering 375 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers clearly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

Santa Fe

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.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles N°7 is noticeably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 364 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 562 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°7 is decisively ahead 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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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
Hyundai Santa Fe
DS Automobiles N°7

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe
DS Automobiles N°7

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
518 - 562 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
DS Automobiles
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