DS Automobiles DS 4 first generation

DS Automobiles DS 4 first generation
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The DS Automobiles DS 4 first generation (2015–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 33 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

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
Height1,540 mm RDW1,523 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm RDW2,612 mm
Front track1,531 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,525 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,230–1,285 kg RDW1,360–1,496 kg
Mass in running order1,330–1,385 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,790–1,890 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,450–1,650 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer655–690 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed198–215 km/h RDW–
Torque300 Nm ASTRA–

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

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
4–5 years86.7% (85.0–88.3)91.0%1,613
6–8 years80.0% (79.1–80.7)86.4%9,675
9–12 years73.6% (70.2–76.7)77.9%711

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres32.4%27.8%
Brakes26.4%20.6%
Lights and electrics16.0%8.4%
Body, chassis and structure10.3%2.9%
Suspension9.9%12.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.6%6.7%

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 33 versions of the DS Automobiles DS 4 first generation

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European Union 16 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
2015–20181.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel100–104 g/km38,073
2015–20181.2 L96 kW (131 PS)Petrol114–117 g/km16,271
2015–20181.2 L–Petrol115–119 g/km1,770
2015–20181.6 L121 kW (165 PS)Petrol129 g/km4,728
2015–20181.6 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol138 g/km918
2015–20181.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel100–102 g/km3,204
2015–20182.0 L133 kW (181 PS)Diesel114–115 g/km7,064
2016–20181.6 L73 kW (99 PS)Diesel99–103 g/km610
2015–20181.6 L–Petrol130 g/km88
2015–20172.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel101–109 g/km2,448
20171.6 L182 kW (247 PS)Petrol129 g/km68
20171.2 L144 kW (196 PS)Petrol114 g/km54
20171.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Diesel108 g/km44
20151.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Hybrid104 g/km80
20151.6 L–Diesel144 g/km16
20151.6 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol149 g/km12

United Kingdom 17 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
2015–2018BlueHDi 120 S&S (17" wheels) · BlueHDi 120 S&S (17'' wheels)1.6 LDiesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2015–2018BlueHDi 120 S&S (18" wheels) · BlueHDi 120 S&S (18'' wheels)1.6 LDiesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC103 g/km
2016–2017PureTech 130 S&S (17'' wheels)(10/15 production onwards)1.2 LPetrol6-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2016–2017PureTech 130 S&S (18'' wheels)(10/15 production onwards) · PureTech 130 S&S (18'' wheels)1.2 LPetrol6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC116 g/km
2015–2017DStyle Nav BlueHDi 120 EAT6 Auto · BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (18 inch wheels) · BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (18 inch wheels) production up to 09/161.6 LDiesel6-speed automatic4.1 L/100 km NEDC108 g/km
2017BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (17 inch wheels) 10/16 production onwards1.6 LDiesel6-speed automatic4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2017BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (18 inch wheels) 10/16 production onwards1.6 LDiesel6-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC111 g/km
2015–2017THP 165 S&S EAT61.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2016–2017THP 210 S&S1.6 LPetrol6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2016–2017BlueHDi 150 S&S (18'' wheels)(01/16 production onwards)2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC111 g/km
2016–2017BlueHDi 150 S&S (18'' wheels)(production up to 12/15)2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC103 g/km
2016–2017BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT62.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2016BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 (17 inch wheels)1.6 LDiesel6-speed automatic3.9 L/100 km NEDC102 g/km
2016BlueHDi 150 S&S (17'' wheels)(01/16 production onwards)2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC108 g/km
2015PureTech 130 S&S (17" wheels)1.2 LPetrol6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015PureTech 130 S&S (18" wheels)1.2 LPetrol6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 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

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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.