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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs DS N°8
Selected trimYOU! Comfort RangeChange trim322 mi · 79.9 kWh · £34,065
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross leads on value for money and city driving, while the DS N°8 leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°8 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
7.2
DS
5.4
Motorway RangeDS
Citroën
3.6
DS
6.8
FamilyDS
Citroën
7.2
DS
7.8
Charging
Citroën
5.5
DS
5.7
Too close to call
Cost Per MileDS
Citroën
2.8
DS
8.4
City DrivingCitroën
Citroën
4.1
DS
2.6
What each car does better
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Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,065 (better) | £50,790 |
| Official range | 322 miles | 341 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 565 L (better) | 560 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 27 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 7.7 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
DS N°8
Length
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross4,652mm-158mm
DS N°84,810mm
Width
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,936mm
DS N°81,905mm-31mm
Height
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,692mm
DS N°81,580mm-112mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,652 mm | 4,810 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,936 mm | 1,905 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,692 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 464 mm spare | 495 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 565 L (better) | 560 L |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range |  DS N°8 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.65m | 4.81m+158mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.91m-31mm |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.58m-112mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.79m | 2.90m+105mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 565L (better) | 560L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,184kg | 2,080kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 79.9kWh (better) | 74kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 322 mi | 341 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 160kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,065 (better) | £50,790 |
| Price after EV grant | £32,565 (-£1,500) | £50,790 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 322 miles | 341 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 224 miles | 285 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 27 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 160 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 170 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 73.7 kWh | 74 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.9 sec | 7.7 sec (better) |
| Power | 157 kW | 169 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
DS N°8
FWD
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist62%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - DS N°8 FWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DS N°8 worth the extra £16,725 over the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
The DS N°8 costs £16,725 more than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. For that premium it adds a 1.2s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the DS N°8 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the DS N°8?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is £16,725 cheaper to buy. The DS N°8 is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £184 for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross comes out roughly £16,525 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and DS N°8 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 224 miles for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 285 miles for the DS N°8 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°8 goes roughly 60 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the DS N°8?
The DS N°8 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 31 mm narrower than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8 and about 464 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or the DS N°8?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and 84% for the DS N°8. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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