Citroen DS5 Hatchback (2011-2015)
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Product Overview
Citroen DS5 is a mid-size hatchback in production from 2011 to 2015, whereupon it became just "DS 5". It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to cheaper Citroen models, the DS5 enjoys fully independent suspensions. Even though the DS5 is just a mid-size vehicle, thanks to its hatchback form factor it provides a lot of interior space. From some angles, one may even find the quirky design interesting.
The hybrid drivetrain can help the owner save on fuel and car tax, though regulators seems to prefer the more complex PHEV instead. Its official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Citroen DS5 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 26% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Low official fuel consumption
- Lots of interior space
- Good front- and rear-quarter views
- Good transmissions
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Hybrid nonsense
What external reviewers found***
External score 38% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent fuel economy
- Gorgeous styling
- Beautiful interior
- Stylish interior
Cons
- Lacklustre handling
- Lack of chassis control
- Poor ride quality
- Lacklustre fuel economy
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Specifications
1.6 e-HDi AT | 1.6 THP 155 AT | 1.6 THP 200 | 2.0 BlueHDi 120 | 2.0 BlueHDi 150 | 2.0 BlueHDi 180 AT | 2.0 HDi 160 AT | 2.0 HDi 165 | 2.0 Hybrid4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft | 468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft | 468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft | 468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft | 468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft | 468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft | 468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft | 468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft | 325 L / 11.5 cu-ft ~ 1145 L / 40.4 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 540 kg / 1190 lbs | 540 kg / 1190 lbs | 540 kg / 1190 lbs | 517 kg / 1140 lbs | 395 kg / 871 lbs | 510 kg / 1124 lbs | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door hybrid Hatchback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1539 mm / 60.6 in | 1513 mm / 59.6 in | 1539 mm / 60.6 in | 1504 mm / 59.2 in | 1504 mm / 59.2 in | 1504 mm / 59.2 in | 1539 mm / 60.6 in | 1539 mm / 60.6 in | 1539 mm / 60.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4530 mm / 178.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1871 mm / 73.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1599.0 mm / 63.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1593.0 kg / 3512.0 lbs | 1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs | 1587.0 kg / 3498.7 lbs | 1503.0 kg / 3313.5 lbs | 1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs | 1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs | 1704.0 kg / 3756.7 lbs | 1689.0 kg / 3723.6 lbs | 1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2727 mm / 107.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 12.0 sec | 9.7 sec | 8.5 sec | 11.7 sec | 10.6 sec | 9.2 sec | 8.5 sec | 8.5 sec | 8.6 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 11.4 sec | 9.2 sec | 8.1 sec | 11.1 sec | 10.1 sec | 8.7 sec | 8.1 sec | 8.1 sec | 8.2 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CO2 Emission | 165 g/km | 165 g/km | 165 g/km | 102 g/km | 110 g/km | 114 g/km | 85 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (combined) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (urban) | 3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (highway) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway) | 3.4 L/100km / 69.2 MPG (combined) | 3.1 L/100km / 75.9 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph | 202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph | 235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph | 191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph | 210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph | 220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph | 212.0 km/h / 131.7 mph | 216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph | 211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 3600 rpm | 155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 5800 rpm | 120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 3500 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 3750 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 3750 rpm | 165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 3750 rpm | 163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 3850 rpm + 37.0 hp / 27.6 kW @ 2500 rpm (electric motor) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 73.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 97.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 125.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in | 60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 90.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 80.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 81.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 88.3 mm / 3.5 in | 88.3 mm / 3.5 in | 85.8 mm / 3.4 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | 275 Nm / 202.8 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm + 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2013 ~ 2015 | 2013 ~ 2015 | 2013 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2012 ~ 2014 | 2012 ~ 2015 |
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carmagazine[1]
Reviewer score 29%The DS5's swooping roofline and standout road presence make it one of the most head-turning cars on sale in the UK. Its major weakness has always been the lumpy ride – spec the visually essential 19in rims and it's intolerably harsh. There are few cars which we yearn to be good as the flair-festooned Citroen DS5.
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Pros
- Gorgeous styling
- Stylish interior
Cons
- Lacklustre fuel economy
- Poor ride quality
carmagazine[2]
Reviewer score 48%Citroën's latest hatchback looks absolutely stunning and has an equally beautiful cabin. The DS5's performance looks pretty useful on paper: 0 to 62mph takes 8.6secs. But the Hybrid4 never feels that sprightly on the road, and its acceleration at 80mph on the motorway is pretty sluggish. Where the DS5 really scores is in its fuel consumption.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous styling
- Beautiful interior
- Excellent fuel economy
Cons
- Lacklustre handling
- Lack of chassis control
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References
- ^ Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi DSport (2014) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/citroen/citroen-ds5-20-hdi-dsport-2014-review/. 2014-01-20. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ Citroen DS5 Hybrid4 (2012) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/citroen/citroen-ds5-hybrid4-2012-review/. 2011-12-29. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
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