Citroën DS 5 first generation
The Citroën DS 5 first generation (2011–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 66 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: B81
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,530 mm RDW | 4,530 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm RDW | 1,871–2,128 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm RDW | 1,504–1,513 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm RDW | 2,727 mm |
| Front track | 1,575–1,582 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,599–1,609 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,395–1,635 kg RDW | 1,420–1,825 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,495–1,735 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,020–2,265 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 800–1,500 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 468 L |
| Fuel tank | – | 60 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 191–235 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 240–400 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/50R17, 235/40R19, 235/45R18, 215/60R16, 215/55R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, pl), 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 test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 80.3% (78.3–82.1) | 86.4% | 1,674 |
| 9–12 years | 69.6% (68.7–70.5) | 77.9% | 10,047 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 35.7% | 30.8% |
| Suspension | 28.6% | 25.2% |
| Brakes | 28.0% | 26.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 21.3% | 16.3% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.8% | 7.0% |
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 66 versions of the Citroën DS 5 first generation
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European Union 25 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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018 | 2.0 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 114–123 g/km | 10,966 |
| 2013–2018 | 1.6 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 103–104 g/km | 4,398 |
| 2016–2018 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Other fuel | 97–103 g/km | 120 |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 106–112 g/km | 1,060 |
| 2011–2018 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 103–139 g/km | 76,480 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Other fuel | 114 g/km | 558 |
| 2012–2017 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Hybrid | 93–104 g/km | 1,854 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Other fuel | 136 g/km | 14 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Diesel | 117 g/km | 10 |
| 2015–2016 | 1.6 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 135–136 g/km | 300 |
| 2011–2016 | 1.6 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 155 g/km | 2,371 |
| 2016 | 1.6 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 144 g/km | 12 |
| 2012–2015 | 1.6 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 112–114 g/km | 10,448 |
| 2012–2015 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 122–139 g/km | 1,412 |
| 2014–2015 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 102–103 g/km | 354 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 166–169 g/km | 2,619 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Hybrid | 115 g/km | 66 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Hybrid | 104 g/km | 42 |
| 2015 | 1.6 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Hybrid | 104 g/km | 26 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 131 g/km | 1,462 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 113 g/km | 514 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.6 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 114 g/km | 5,284 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 165 g/km | 50 |
| 2012–2013 | – | – | Diesel | 138–139 g/km | 54 |
| 2012 | 2.0 L | – | Electric | 97 g/km | 11 |
United Kingdom 24 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015BlueHDi 120 DSign · BlueHDi 120 (17'' wheels) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 102 g/km |
| 2014–2015BlueHDi 120 DStyle · BlueHDi 120 (16'' wheels) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2014–2015BlueHDi 180 Automatic DStyle / DSport · BlueHDi 180 EAT6 Auto | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2013–2014e-HDi 115 Airdream EGS6 (from July 2013) · e-HDi 115 Airdream ETG6 | 1.6 L | Diesel | Automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 112 g/km |
| 2013–2014THP 200 | 1.6 L | Petrol | Manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2013–2014HDi 160 Automatic DSign | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2013–2014HDi 160 Automatic DStyle / DSport | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2014Hybrid4 200 Airdream DSign (February production) | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 3.3 L/100 km NEDC | 85 g/km |
| 2014Hybrid4 200 Airdream DSign | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 3.4 L/100 km NEDC | 88 g/km |
| 2014Hybrid4 200 Airdream DStyle / DSport | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 102 g/km |
| 2013–2014HDi 160 DSign | 2.0 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.8–4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 125–129 g/km |
| 2013–2014HDi 160 DStyle / DSport | 2.0 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.9–5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 128–133 g/km |
| 2014BlueHDi 180 Automatic DSign | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013e-HDi 115 Airdream EGS6 | 1.6 L | Diesel | Automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013Hybrid4 200 Airdream DSign | 2.0 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 3.5 L/100 km NEDC | 91 g/km |
| 2013Hybrid4 200 Airdream DStyle / DSport | 2.0 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 102 g/km |
| 2012e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6 DSign | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed automated manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012THP 200 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2012HDi 160 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2012HDi 160 Automatic | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2012HDi 160 Automatic DSign | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2012HDi 160 DSign | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012Hybrid4 200 Airdream | 2.0 L | Hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 107 g/km |
| 2012Hybrid4 200 Airdream DSign | 2.0 L | Hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
France 17 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015DS5 e-Hdi (115ch) ETG6 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 112 g/km |
| 2014–2015DS5 BlueHdi (120ch) BVM6 | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.8–4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 100–105 g/km |
| 2015DS5 BlueHDi (150ch) BVM6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 110–113 g/km |
| 2012–2015DS5 THP (155ch) BVA6 | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.1–7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 165–169 g/km |
| 2015DS5 Hybrid4 ETG6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 3.3–3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 85–102 g/km |
| 2014–2015DS5 Hdi (160ch) BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8–4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 125–128 g/km |
| 2015DS5 THP (165ch) EAT6 | – | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 135–136 g/km |
| 2015DS5 BlueHdi (180ch) EAT6 | – | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.3–4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 110–116 g/km |
| 2012–2015DS5 THP (200ch) BVM6 | – | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2014DS5 e-Hdi (115ch) BMP6 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 112 g/km |
| 2013–2014DS5 Hybrid4 BMP6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 3.3–3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 85–102 g/km |
| 2014DS5 BlueHdi (180ch) BVA6 | – | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 114–118 g/km |
| 2013DS5 e-HDi BMP6 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012–2013DS5 (160ch) BVA6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 154–158 g/km |
| 2012–2013DS5 (160ch) BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9–5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 129–133 g/km |
| 2012DS5 e-HDI (110ch) Airdream BMP6 | – | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012DS5 Hybrid4 BMP6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 99 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.