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Renault Master Transporter vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Renault Master Transporter vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
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DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Master Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,275 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

DS 7

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 Renault Master Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 7 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is visibly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries clearly more – 1,846 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,447 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter 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 £38,600
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 177 - 448 km
Renault Master Transporter
DS Automobiles DS 7

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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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DS Automobiles DS 7

The DS 7 wraps Parisian elegance into SUV practicality, with sculpted surfaces, a jewel-like grille and an interior that feels more boutique lounge than family transporter. It appeals to buyers who want style and comfort without shouting, delivering a refined ride and clever tech that make daily driving feel a little more special — and yes, it’ll turn heads in the school run.

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Renault Master Transporter
DS Automobiles DS 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Renault
Brand
DS Automobiles
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