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DS N°8 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 84 kWh · £65,800
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°8 leads on value for money, motorway range and running costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°8 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 want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°8 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueDS
DS
5.4
Hyundai
4.8
Motorway RangeDS
DS
6.8
Hyundai
3.6
Family
DS
7.8
Hyundai
7.4
Too close to call
ChargingHyundai
DS
5.7
Hyundai
7.4
Cost Per MileDS
DS
8.4
Hyundai
1.4
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°8FWD | Hyundai IONIQ 5 NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50,790 (better) | £65,800 |
| Official range | 341 miles (better) | 278 miles |
| Boot space | 560 L (better) | 480 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | 27 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 3.4 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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DS N°8
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
Length
DS N°84,810mm
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N4,715mm-95mm
Width
DS N°81,905mm-35mm
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N1,940mm
Height
DS N°81,580mm-5mm
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N1,585mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hyundai IONIQ 5 NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,715 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,905 mm (better) | 1,940 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,170 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,585 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 12 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 495 mm spare (better) | 460 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hyundai IONIQ 5 NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 560 L (better) | 480 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1587 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 57 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,600 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°8
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
- Peak DC charging of 240 kW, faster than 80% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- 3,000 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°8 FWD |  Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.81m | 4.71m-95mm |
| Width | 1.91m | 1.94m+35mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.17m |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.58m+5mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 3.00m+100mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 560L (better) | 480L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1587L |
| Frunk | Not available | 57L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 12m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,080kg (better) | 2,234kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,600kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 84kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi (better) | 278 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 240kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,790 (better) | £65,800 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hyundai IONIQ 5 NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 341 miles (better) | 278 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 285 miles (better) | 232 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | 27 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 240 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 84 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NCMA |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hyundai IONIQ 5 NBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 3.4 sec (better) |
| Power | 169 kW | 478 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 770 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
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°8
FWD
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
Base
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DS N°8
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
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)
Euro NCAP - Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Base
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users63%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Hyundai IONIQ 5 NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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DS N°8
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N worth the extra £15,010 over the DS N°8?
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N costs £15,010 more than the DS N°8. For that premium it adds 80 kW faster peak rapid charging, 309 kW more power and a 4.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The DS N°8 is not just cheaper - it also offers 63 miles more WLTP range and 80 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the DS N°8 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°8 or the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N?
The DS N°8 is £15,010 cheaper to buy. The DS N°8 is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £208 for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the DS N°8 comes out roughly £15,330 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°8 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 N like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 285 miles for the DS N°8 and 232 miles for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°8 goes roughly 53 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-27 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°8 or the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N?
The DS N°8 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 35 mm narrower than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8 and about 460 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°8 or the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°8 and 89% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. That gives the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N a modest edge in retained real-world range. 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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