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Vauxhall Astra vs DS Automobiles N°7 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or DS Automobiles N°7?

Vauxhall Astra vs DS Automobiles N°7: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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DS Automobiles N°7

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

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.

Vauxhall Astra is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles N°7 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is barely more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles N°7. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 280 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers significantly more power – delivering 375 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 179 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 Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers clearly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is very slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 118 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers markedly more boot space – 560 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries a bit more – 562 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is narrowly 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
Vauxhall Astra
DS Automobiles N°7

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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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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Vauxhall Astra
DS Automobiles N°7

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
518 - 562 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

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