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DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech · Stage 3vsDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech · Stage 2vsDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech · Stage 1vsDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

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DS 7 Crossback

1.6 PureTech

225 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    337 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,428 kg
    3,148 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,127 km
    700 mi
  • Largest trunk
    555 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
Power
337hp252kW+112 hp
292hp218kW+67 hp
265hp198kW+40 hp
225hp168kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm
405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm
366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,428kg3,148lb
1,428kg3,148lb
1,428kg3,148lb
1,428kg3,148lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+29 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+18 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+11 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-18.9 s
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.8 s
7.0s-1.2 s
7.4s-0.8 s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
20.4s-13.1 s
Calculated
24.1s-9.4 s
Calculated
27.1s-6.3 s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,127km700mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,573mm180in
4,573mm180in
4,573mm180in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,906mm75in
1,906mm75in
1,906mm75in
1,906mm75in
Height
1,625mm64in
1,625mm64in
1,625mm64in
1,625mm64in
Wheelbase
2,738mm108in
2,738mm108in
2,738mm108in
2,738mm108in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,621mm64in
1,621mm64in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
Ground clearance
190mm7in
190mm7in
190mm7in
190mm7in
Trunk volume
555L
555L
555L
555L
Max trunk volume
1,752L
1,752L
1,752L
1,752L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hpDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 2) 292 hpDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 1) 265 hpDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech 225 hpPowerTorque
  • DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hp: Power / Torque
  • DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 2) 292 hp: Power / Torque
  • DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 1) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech 225 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
24.1 s
27.1 s
33.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
337 hp
252 kW
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
292 hp
218 kW
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
225 hp
168 kW

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hp has 112 hp more than DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech 225 hp.

The biggest power difference is between DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech 225 hp and DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
1,428 kg
3,148 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
263 km/h
163 mph
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
252 km/h
157 mph
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
245 km/h
152 mph
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp6.4 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp7.0 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp7.4 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hp and DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech 225 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 2) 292 hp and DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 1) 265 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
1,127 km
700 mi
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
1,127 km
700 mi
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
1,127 km
700 mi
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
1,127 km
700 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
337 hp
252 kW
6.4 s
263 km/h
163 mph
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
292 hp
218 kW
7.0 s
252 km/h
157 mph
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
8.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 3)337 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 2)292 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech (Stage 1)265 hpDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech225 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
292 hp
218 kW
265 hp
198 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
Range score
1,127 km
700 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
Trunk score
555 L
19.6 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hpDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 2) 292 hpDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 1) 265 hpDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech 225 hp
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech (Stage 3) 337 hp

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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