DS Automobiles DS 5 first generation
The DS Automobiles DS 5 first generation (2015–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 25 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom
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 |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,403–1,515 kg RDW | 1,500 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,503–1,615 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,017–2,130 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,050–1,500 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 740–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 325 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 189–220 km/h RDW | 191–235 km/h |
| Torque | – | 240–500 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/50R17, 235/40R19, 235/45R18, 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, de, fr), 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 | 82.8% (81.3–84.1) | 86.4% | 2,917 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 32.4% | 28.1% |
| Brakes | 21.5% | 21.0% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| Suspension | 7.6% | 12.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.0% | 3.4% |
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 25 versions of the DS Automobiles DS 5 first generation
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European Union 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Hybrid | 103 g/km | 30 |
| 2015–2018 | 2.0 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 113–116 g/km | 19,442 |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 104 g/km | 7,954 |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 135–136 g/km | 3,222 |
| 2015–2018 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 104–112 g/km | 4,738 |
| 2015–2018 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 98–102 g/km | 1,990 |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 100–101 g/km | 302 |
| 2015–2018 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 104–111 g/km | 464 |
| 2015–2017 | 1.6 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 144 g/km | 420 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Diesel | 116 g/km | 94 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Hybrid | 112 g/km | 156 |
| 2015 | 1.6 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 112 g/km | 140 |
| 2015 | 1.6 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Hybrid | 104 g/km | 32 |
United Kingdom 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018BlueHDi 120 (17 inch wheel) · DStyle BlueHDi 120 S&S · BlueHDi 120 S&S | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2017–2018BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6 Auto (10/16 production onwards) | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2016–2017BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km |
| 2015–2017DStyle THP 165 S&S EAT6 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2016–2017THP 210 S&S | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2015–2017BlueHDi 180 EAT6 Auto (02/15 production) · BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6 Auto (02/15 production onwards) · BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6 Auto (production up to 09/16) | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2016–2017BlueHDi 150 S&S (01/16 production onwards) | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2015–2016BlueHDi 150 S&S · BlueHDi 150 S&S (production up to 12/15) | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2016Hybrid4x4 200 | 2.0 L | Hybrid | 6-speed manual | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 103 g/km |
| 2015BlueHDi 120 (16 inch wheel) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 102 g/km |
| 2015BlueHDi 180 EAT6 Auto | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2015Hybrid4x4 200 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 103 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.