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Background grid Volvo V40 Hatchback 2012-2016 DS 5 Hatchback 2015-2018
Spec height1 55.9 in 2
1 59.3 in Spec height1
 + 3.35 in
2 172 in Spec length
+ 6.34 in 1 178.3 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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DS 5 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2018
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DS
5
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2015 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 19″ Mirrored image
Volvo V40 5-door Hatchback 2012 - 2016
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Volvo
V40
5-door Hatchback
2012 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonDS 5 (K) 5-door Hatchback 2015 vs. Volvo V40 (M) 5-door Hatchback 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | DS 5 (K) 5-door Hatchback 2015 is 6.34 in longer and 3.35 in higher compared to Volvo V40 (M) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It offers 25% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
178.3 in
+6.3
Length
172 in
73.7 in
+3.5
Width2
70.2 in
83.78 in
+3.43
Width incl. mirrors
80.35 in
59.3 in
+3.4
Height1
55.9 in
107.4 in
+3.2
Wheelbase
104.2 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.2 in
-- lbs
Weight4,6
3225.4 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
16.5 cu ft
+40%
Cargo volume EU4
11.8 cu ft
45.5 cu ft
+25%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
36.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 23050
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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