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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,945 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 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 Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

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, Skoda Octavia Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers very slightly more boot space – 600 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine 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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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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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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Sylwiusz
6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

Great car, quiet, very comfortable. Good promotional price.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Octavia Limousine have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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