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Kia EV3 vs DS Automobiles N°4 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 224 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or DS Automobiles N°4?

Kia EV3 vs DS Automobiles N°4: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles N°4

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EV3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles N°4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,062 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles N°4 is barely more efficient: consuming 15 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 123 km more than the DS Automobiles N°4.

N°4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV3 offers moderately more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 224 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the DS Automobiles N°4 takes 7.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers marginally more torque with 385 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

EV3

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 N°4 is markedly lighter – 1,436 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 559 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°4 offers barely more boot space – 430 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°4 carries somewhat more – 542 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°4 is barely ahead 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 £33,100
N°4

DS Automobiles N°4

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 224 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 77 - 449 km
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Reviews Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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5 (1 Reviews)
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Tobalo
2 May 2026, 17:25:55

It's a very well-built car, with a level of fit-and-finish and materials that the Germans can't even come close to.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
33,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
77 - 449 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,436 - 1,792 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
458 - 542 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
130 - 224 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, A, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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