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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or NIO ET5 Wagon?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,737 £.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is very slightly faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 707 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers barely more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 60 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries marginally more – 465 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
NIO
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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