DS N°8 vs Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 leads on fast-charge peak. The DS N°8 leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
DS N°8 PALLAS FWD 230 hp
France · checked Oct 23, 2026 · dsautomobiles.fr
71/100#92 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
1 of 40 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025
70/100#37 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
N°8DS N°8EV9Kia EV9
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 31%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.7 s quicker· 18%
- Cargo space- best on this row+10.1 cu ft· 86%
- Power- best on this row+20 kW· 13%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | DS N°8 | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the DS N°8 if
Score by category
out of 100
DS N°8Kia EV9
Range
85- Different test cycles - not compared.88Charging
4060Performance
5027Practicality
8650
How much is each in the US?
DS N°8
Kia EV9
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Light SR
- $54,900
- Light RWD
- $54,900
- 2026 Light LR
- $57,900
- Light Long Range RWD
- $57,900
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- DS N°8
- WLTP
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Kia EV9EV9
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- DS N°8
- Kia EV9
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
DS N°8N°8
0–62 mph
- Leader
- DS N°8
- DS N°8
- Kia EV9
- 9.4 s
- Ahead by
- 1.7 s
Where next
- DS N°8Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
DS N°8 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 21 sources
Every source link (83)
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