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Renault Master Bus vs DS Automobiles N°7 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or DS Automobiles N°7?

Renault Master Bus vs DS Automobiles N°7: Key differences

Renault Master Bus

  • moderately cheaper
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DS Automobiles N°7

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Master Bus is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,298 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles N°7 uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

N°7

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers visibly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles N°7 is considerably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 633 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries considerably more – 1,254 kg compared to 562 kg. That’s a difference of about 692 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°7 is far ahead overall 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 £40,900
N°7

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
Renault Master Bus
DS Automobiles N°7

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Renault Master Bus

The Renault Master Bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that trades flash for practicality, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a sensible, robust feel. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want comfort and reliability over glamour — think dependable transport with a dash of French charm and a wry smile.

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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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Renault Master Bus
DS Automobiles N°7

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
227 - 280 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
105 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Length
-
Width
2,070 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
Payload
518 - 562 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
DS Automobiles
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