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Land Rover Defender vs DS Automobiles N°7 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or DS Automobiles N°7?

Land Rover Defender vs DS Automobiles N°7: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles N°7

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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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

Defender

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 40,900 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles N°7 uses 5.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 686 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

N°7

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 Land Rover Defender offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 375 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles N°7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 241 Nm more.

Defender

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: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles N°7 is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 744 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers markedly more boot space – 786 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries markedly more – 819 kg compared to 562 kg. That’s a difference of about 257 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender 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 £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
Land Rover Defender
DS Automobiles N°7

Costs and Consumption

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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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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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Land Rover Defender
DS Automobiles N°7

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
518 - 562 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
DS Automobiles
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