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Polestar 3 vs DS Automobiles N°7 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or DS Automobiles N°7?

Polestar 3 vs DS Automobiles N°7: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles N°7

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 40,900 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,743 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles N°7 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 87 km more than the Polestar 3.

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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 Polestar 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 375 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the DS Automobiles N°7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers considerably more torque with 870 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 361 Nm more.

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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 N°7 is considerably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 759 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers somewhat more boot space – 560 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries a bit more – 645 kg compared to 562 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 shows a few small advantages 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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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
Polestar 3
DS Automobiles N°7

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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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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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Polestar 3
DS Automobiles N°7

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
518 - 562 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
DS Automobiles
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