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DS N°4 vs Hyundai IONIQ Electric (2016-2019)
Selected trimE-TENSE PALLASChange trim279 mi · 61.9 kWh · £36,995
Selected trimPremium 28kWh · 2016-19124 mi · 28 kWh · £28,995
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°4 leads on value for money and motorway range, while the Hyundai IONIQ Electric leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°4 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
Choose the Hyundai IONIQ Electric (2016-2019) if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°4 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
ValueDS
DS
5.7
Hyundai
5
Motorway RangeDS
DS
4.7
Hyundai
3.3
FamilyHyundai
DS
5.1
Hyundai
6.9
Cost Per Mile
DS
7.7
Hyundai
7.4
Too close to call
City Driving
DS
6.3
Hyundai
6.7
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
DS N°4
E-TENSE PALLAS
- 155 miles more WLTP range
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 69 kW more power
- 2.8s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,995 | £28,995 (better) |
| Official range | 279 miles (better) | 124 miles |
| Boot space | 390 L (better) | 350 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 10.2 sec |
Size Comparison
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DS N°4
Hyundai IONIQ Electric
Length
DS N°44,400mm-70mm
Hyundai IONIQ Electric4,470mm
Width
DS N°41,830mm
Hyundai IONIQ Electric1,820mm-10mm
Height
DS N°41,470mm
Hyundai IONIQ Electric1,450mm-20mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm | 1,820 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m | 10.6 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare | 580 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 390 L (better) | 350 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1240 L | 1417 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 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 233 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.
Hyundai IONIQ Electric
- At 4,470 mm, longer than 95% of hatchback EVs we track.
- 2,700 mm wheelbase, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS |  Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.40m | 4.47m+70mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.82m-10mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.45m-20mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.70m+25mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 140mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 390L (better) | 350L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1240L | 1417L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | 10.6m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,867kg | 1,420kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61.9kWh (better) | 28kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 279 mi (better) | 124 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 120kW (better) | 70kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,995 | £28,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,495 (-£1,500) | £28,995 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2016–2019 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 279 miles (better) | 124 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 232 miles (better) | 104 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 120 kW (better) | 70 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 6.6 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.3 kWh (better) | 25.2 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 10.2 sec |
| Power | 157 kW (better) | 88 kW |
| Torque | 343 Nm (better) | 295 Nm |
| 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.
Hyundai IONIQ Electric
Premium 28kWh
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DS N°4
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Prices & deals
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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 - Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium 28kWh
Tested 2016
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist86%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 201,168 km (better) |
Buying options
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DS N°4
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DS N°4 worth the extra £8,000 over the Hyundai IONIQ Electric?
The DS N°4 costs £8,000 more than the Hyundai IONIQ Electric. For that premium it adds 155 miles more WLTP range, 50 kW faster peak rapid charging and 69 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the DS N°4 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°4 or the Hyundai IONIQ Electric?
The Hyundai IONIQ Electric is £8,000 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric comes out roughly £8,000 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 Hyundai IONIQ Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 232 miles for the DS N°4 and 104 miles for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°4 goes roughly 129 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 Hyundai IONIQ Electric?
The two are within 10 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 580 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric 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 Hyundai IONIQ Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°4 and 84% for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric. 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. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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