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Toyota Hilux vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (45,800 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Hilux or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Toyota Hilux vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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

Hilux

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 45,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,927 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

DS 7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Hilux

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, DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 599 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries substantially more – 960 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 561 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Hilux 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.

from £45,800
Hilux

Toyota Hilux

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 196 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.8 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 257 km
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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Reviews Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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Morgan
26 Dec 2025, 17:54:12

It's the best thing there is since you can carry five people and you can push it into jobs that nothing or no one else can handle. By contrast a lambo is only for two people and only for joyrides — your family can't even come — it's garbage because it's useless for daily use or simple work, so toyota is better; on top of that it's cheap and effective. The lambo is insanely expensive and doesn't provide good service; it's trash — what does it have inside to make it so expensive, gold or diamonds or an engine made of banknotes? I stress that it's useless rubbish.

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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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Toyota Hilux
DS Automobiles DS 7

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
257 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 264 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 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
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
715 - 960 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Toyota Hilux?

The Toyota Hilux is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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