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DS N°4 vs Nissan LEAF
Selected trimE-TENSE PALLASChange trim279 mi · 61.9 kWh · £36,995
Selected trimEngageChange trim375 mi · 75 kWh · £35,999
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°4 stays competitive across the board, while the Nissan LEAF leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Nissan LEAF if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Nissan LEAF wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueNissan
DS
5.7
Nissan
6.3
Motorway RangeNissan
DS
4.7
Nissan
8.4
FamilyNissan
DS
5.1
Nissan
8.3
ChargingNissan
DS
2.9
Nissan
7
Cost Per MileNissan
DS
7.7
Nissan
9.4
City Driving
DS
6.3
Nissan
6.7
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,995 | £35,999 (better) |
| Official range | 279 miles | 375 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 390 L | 437 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 7.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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DS N°4
Nissan LEAF
Length
DS N°44,400mm
Nissan LEAF4,350mm-50mm
Width
DS N°41,830mm
Nissan LEAF1,810mm-20mm
Height
DS N°41,470mm-80mm
Nissan LEAF1,550mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm | 1,810 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,098 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare | 590 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 390 L | 437 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1240 L (better) | 1052 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 975 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°4
- At 4,400 mm, shorter than 100% of saloon EVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.8 m turning circle, tighter than 95% of saloon EVs in our database.
Nissan LEAF
- 375 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 8 hatchback EVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- At 4,350 mm, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS |  Nissan LEAF Engage |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.40m | 4.35m-50mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.81m-20mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.10m |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.55m+80mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.69m+15mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 390L | 437L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1240L (better) | 1052L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,867kg (better) | 1,883kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 975kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61.9kWh | 75kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 279 mi | 375 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 120kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,995 | £35,999 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,495 (-£1,500) | £32,249 (-£3,750) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 279 miles | 375 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 232 miles | 313 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 120 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.3 kWh | 75 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Standard (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 7.6 sec |
| Power | 157 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 355 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
DS N°4
E-TENSE PALLAS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Nissan LEAF
Engage
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DS N°4
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Check a lease quote
Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Nissan LEAF Engage
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist71%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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DS N°4
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Nissan LEAF
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°4 or the Nissan LEAF?
The Nissan LEAF is £996 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £136 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Nissan LEAF comes out roughly £1,076 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the DS N°4 and Nissan LEAF like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 232 miles for the DS N°4 and 313 miles for the Nissan LEAF - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Nissan LEAF goes roughly 80 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 29-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°4 or the Nissan LEAF?
The two are within 20 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 590 mm of total clearance for the Nissan LEAF and about 570 mm of total clearance for the DS N°4.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°4 or the Nissan LEAF?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°4 and 84% for the Nissan LEAF. 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.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .