Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2011 – 2015) vs Citroën DS5 (2011 – 2018): specs compared
The Citroën DS5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 195 hp. The Vauxhall Astra Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.5 s. The Citroën DS5 has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 224 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. The Vauxhall Astra Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,321 kg against 1,495 kg. At 4,529 mm, the Citroën DS5 is 64 mm longer than the Vauxhall Astra Hatchback.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
Astra Hatchback
2011 – 2015
|
Citroën
DS5
2011 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2015 | 2011 – 2018 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 8 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 197 hp | 114 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 400 Nm | 240 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 14.5 s | 8.5 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 224 km/h | 192 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.8 L/100 km | 3.4 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,465 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,321 kg | 1,495 – 1,735 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.