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Lexus NX vs DS Automobiles N°7 comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (46,000 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus NX or DS Automobiles N°7?

Lexus NX vs DS Automobiles N°7: Key differences

Lexus NX

4.8 (13 Reviews)
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  • substantially more efficient
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DS Automobiles N°7

  • moderately cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • barely 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

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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 moderately cheaper – starting at 40,900 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°7 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 662 km more than the Lexus NX.

NX

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 292 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°7 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

NX

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles N°7 is a bit lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers barely more boot space – 560 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries marginally more – 562 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 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
Lexus NX
DS Automobiles N°7

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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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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Lexus NX
DS Automobiles N°7

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,000 - 63,400 £
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 120 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 515 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
CVT
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
200 - 292 HP
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
DS Automobiles
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