Verdict
The DS5 has a 43% bigger boot, the Swift Sport is about 34% cheaper, while the Swift Sport uses 16% less fuel. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,888 | RM130,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM70✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | 165 hp✓ | 140 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.9 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed automatic | 6AT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.7 seconds | 8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | 6.1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h | 205 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 169 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,530 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,871 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,538 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,727 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | 1,420 kg | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 37 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 468 litres✓ | 265 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Flexible Transverse Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy Canaveral | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy Canaveral | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Electro hydraulic power steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Yes | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | Yes | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Driver and Front Passenger |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Xenon headlamp | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Front seats with electric lumbar & massage function | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Split folding rear seats | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Automatic dual zone air-conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Yes | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map + Ambient Lights | Front Cabin Light |
| Cup Holders | Yes | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Yes | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Yes | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Yes | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.