Citroën DS 4 I

Citroën DS 4 I
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The Citroën DS 4 I (2011–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 65 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,280 mm RDW4,275 mm
Width1,810 mm RDW1,810 mm
Height1,530 mm RDW1,523 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm RDW2,612 mm
Front track1,531–1,532 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,525–1,527 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,180–1,338 kg RDW1,360–1,496 kg
Mass in running order1,280–1,438 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,755–1,835 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,000–1,650 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer640–715 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed190–235 km/h RDW–
Torque230–400 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/55R17, 225/45R18, 215/60R16, 225/40R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years77.4% (76.1–78.7)86.4%3,914
9–12 years68.5% (67.9–69.1)77.9%22,783
13 years and older62.5% (59.4–65.6)69.2%937

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres39.0%30.8%
Brakes33.9%26.8%
Lights and electrics30.3%16.6%
Suspension26.0%25.7%
Body, chassis and structure12.6%7.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.9%8.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 65 versions of the Citroën DS 4 I

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European Union 24 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2012–20151.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Diesel113–115 g/km59,879
2014–20151.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel101–102 g/km4,082
2014–20151.2 L96 kW (131 PS)Petrol118–119 g/km3,024
2014–20152.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel102–103 g/km1,852
2014–20152.0 L133 kW (181 PS)Diesel114–115 g/km1,154
2014–20151.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel100–102 g/km970
2012–20152.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel130–134 g/km8,161
2011–20151.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol144–145 g/km16,217
2011–20152.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel133–139 g/km35,557
2014–20151.6 L121 kW (165 PS)Petrol129 g/km448
2011–20151.6 L68 kW (92 PS)Diesel115 g/km1,162
2011–20151.6 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol165–180 g/km2,527
2011–20151.6 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol149–150 g/km6,898
20151.2 L–Petrol120 g/km68
20152.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid102 g/km12
20151.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Hybrid114 g/km10
2011–20141.6 L82 kW (111 PS)Diesel117–118 g/km62,217
2013–20141.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Petrol113 g/km30
20131.6 L–Other fuel112 g/km2,918
20131.6 L–Other fuel150 g/km448
20132.0 L–Other fuel139 g/km152
2011–2013––Diesel115–118 g/km208
2011–20131.6 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol146–149 g/km1,995
2011–2012––Petrol147 g/km134

United Kingdom 20 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015PureTech 130 S&S1.2 LPetrol6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2015BlueHDi 120 S&S1.6 LDiesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC103 g/km
2015BlueHDi 150 S&S (18'' wheels)2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC103 g/km
2015BlueHDi 150 S&S (19'' wheels)2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2015BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6 (18'' wheels) · BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6 (19'' wheels)2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2013–2014e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6 · e-HDi 115 Airdream EGS61.6 LDieselAutomatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2014e-HDi 115 Airdream1.6 LDieselManual4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
2013–2014THP 160 Automatic1.6 LPetrolAutomatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2013–2014THP 2001.6 LPetrolManual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–2014VTi 1201.6 LPetrolManual6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–2014HDi 160 Automatic2.0 LDieselAutomatic5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–2014HDi 135 · HDi 1602.0 LDieselManual4.9–5.1 L/100 km NEDC130–134 g/km
2013HDi 110 · HDi 1151.6 LDieselManual4.7 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
2012e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS61.6 LDiesel6-speed automated manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2012HDi 1101.6 LDiesel6-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
2012THP 155 EGS61.6 LPetrol6-speed automated manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012THP 160 Automatic1.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2012THP 2001.6 LPetrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012VTi 1201.6 LPetrol5-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2012HDi 1602.0 LDiesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km

France 21 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015DS4 Hdi (90ch) BVM–68 kW (92 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2013–2015DS4 e-HDi (115ch) BVM6–84 kW (114 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2–4.7 L/100 km NEDC110–122 g/km
2015DS4 e-HDi (115ch) ETG6–84 kW (114 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.2–4.4 L/100 km NEDC110–114 g/km
2015DS4 BlueHDi (120ch) BVM6–88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.7–3.9 L/100 km NEDC97–103 g/km
2015DS4 PureTECH (130ch) BVM6–96 kW (131 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.0–5.2 L/100 km NEDC116–120 g/km
2015DS4 BlueHDi (150ch) BVM6–110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid6-speed manual3.8–3.9 L/100 km NEDC98–100 g/km
2015DS4 THP (165ch) EAT6–121 kW (165 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.5–5.6 L/100 km NEDC128–130 g/km
2015DS4 BlueHDi (180ch) EAT6–133 kW (181 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2014–2015DS4 THP (200ch) BVM6–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–2014DS4 e-HDi (115ch) BMP6–84 kW (114 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.2–4.4 L/100 km NEDC110–114 g/km
2012–2014DS4 Vti (120ch) BVM–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2014DS4 Hdi BVM6–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2014DS4 HDi (160ch) BVA6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–2014DS4 HDi (160ch) BVM6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2012–2013DS4 THP (160ch) BVA6–120 kW (163 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2013DS4 HDi 160ch BVA6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012–2013DS4 THP (200 ch) BVM6 · DS4 THP (200ch) BVM6–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012DS4 HDI (110ch) BVM6–82 kW (111 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.4–4.7 L/100 km NEDC115–122 g/km
2012DS4 HDI (110ch) BVA6–82 kW (111 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2012DS4 HDI (110ch) BMP6–82 kW (111 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2012DS4 HDI (160ch) BVM6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.