Citroen DS5 Hatchback (2011-2015)

26% Neofiliac38% External
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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 AT1.6 THP 155 AT1.6 THP 2002.0 BlueHDi 1202.0 BlueHDi 1502.0 BlueHDi 180 AT2.0 HDi 160 AT2.0 HDi 1652.0 Hybrid4

Capacity

Cargo Capacity468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft468 L / 16.5 cu-ft ~ 1288 L / 45.5 cu-ft325 L / 11.5 cu-ft ~ 1145 L / 40.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs517 kg / 1140 lbs395 kg / 871 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs530 kg / 1168 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Turning Circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door Hatchback5-door hybrid Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height1539 mm / 60.6 in1513 mm / 59.6 in1539 mm / 60.6 in1504 mm / 59.2 in1504 mm / 59.2 in1504 mm / 59.2 in1539 mm / 60.6 in1539 mm / 60.6 in1539 mm / 60.6 in
Size | Length4530 mm / 178.3 in
Size | Width1871 mm / 73.7 in
Track Width | Front1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Weight1593.0 kg / 3512.0 lbs1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs1587.0 kg / 3498.7 lbs1503.0 kg / 3313.5 lbs1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs1704.0 kg / 3756.7 lbs1689.0 kg / 3723.6 lbs1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs
Wheelbase2727 mm / 107.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h12.0 sec9.7 sec8.5 sec11.7 sec10.6 sec9.2 sec8.5 sec8.5 sec8.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph11.4 sec9.2 sec8.1 sec11.1 sec10.1 sec8.7 sec8.1 sec8.1 sec8.2 sec
CO2 Emission165 g/km165 g/km165 g/km102 g/km110 g/km114 g/km85 g/km
Fuel Economy4.4 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 Speed192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph212.0 km/h / 131.7 mph216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 6Euro 6Euro 6Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5
Engine | Bore75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc
Engine | Power115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 3600 rpm155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 6000 rpm200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 5800 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 3500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4000 rpm180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 3750 rpm160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 3750 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 3750 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 3850 rpm + 37.0 hp / 27.6 kW @ 2500 rpm (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output73.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in97.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in125.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in90.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in80.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in81.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm275 Nm / 202.8 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm + 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticManualManualManualAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2011 ~ 20152011 ~ 20152011 ~ 20152013 ~ 20152013 ~ 20152013 ~ 20152011 ~ 20152012 ~ 20142012 ~ 2015

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 29%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Stylish interior
Cons
  • Lacklustre fuel economy
  • Poor ride quality

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 48%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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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