DS N°7 vs Volvo EC40
The Volvo EC40 leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
SUV
N°7 Pallas FWD 230 HP
United Kingdom · checked Oct 22, 2026 · dsautomobiles.co.uk
71/100#136 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EC40
1 of 10 versions
No US price yet
63/100#57 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
N°7DS N°7EC40Volvo EC40
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+40 kW· 25%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s quicker· 5%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.5 cu ft· 39%
- Power- best on this row+14 kW· 8%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6 kWh/100 mi faster· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | DS N°7 | Volvo EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the DS N°7 if
Score by category
out of 100
DS N°7Volvo EC40
Range
83- Different test cycles - not compared.83Charging
3957Performance
5257Practicality
8062
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- DS N°7
- WLTP
- Volvo EC40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Volvo EC40EC40
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- DS N°7
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 40 kW
Which is quicker?
Volvo EC40EC40
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- DS N°7
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 0.4 s
Where next
- DS N°7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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DS N°7 vs
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 25 sources
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