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DS N°8 vs VW ID.7
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°8 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs, while the VW ID.7 leads on value for money, family practicality and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the VW ID.7 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°8 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVW
DS
5.4
VW
6.5
Motorway RangeDS
DS
6.8
VW
5.8
FamilyVW
DS
7.8
VW
8.4
ChargingDS
DS
5.7
VW
4.1
Cost Per MileDS
DS
8.4
VW
7.1
City DrivingVW
DS
2.6
VW
3.2
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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DS N°8
VW ID.7
Length
DS N°84,810mm-151mm
VW ID.74,961mm
Width
DS N°81,905mm
VW ID.71,862mm-43mm
Height
DS N°81,580mm
VW ID.71,536mm-44mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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People & luggage
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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.
VW ID.7
- Boot space of 532 L is bigger than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
- Uses 142 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°8 FWD |  VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.81m | 4.96m+151mm |
| Width | 1.91m | 1.86m-43mm |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.54m-44mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.97m+71mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 560L (better) | 532L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 12.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,080kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 77kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi | 380 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 200kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,790 (better) | £51,035 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Saloon |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | DS N°8FWD | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 341 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 285 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 142 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 77 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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What the critics say
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DS N°8
FWD
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
VW ID.7
Pro Match Plus
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DS N°8
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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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 - VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant95%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users83%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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Buying options
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DS N°8
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VW ID.7
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°8 or the VW ID.7?
The DS N°8 is £245 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £285 of each other - effectively the same to own. 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 VW ID.7 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 285 miles for the DS N°8 and 281 miles for the VW ID.7 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°8 or the VW ID.7?
The VW ID.7 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 43 mm narrower than the DS N°8. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 538 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.7 and about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°8 or the VW ID.7?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°8 and 84% for the VW ID.7. 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
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .