Verdict
The Arteon is 40% more powerful, the DS5 is about 32% cheaper, while the Arteon has a 17% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,888✓ | RM291,012 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM372 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | 276 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed DSG |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volkswagen AG |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km✓ | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 169 g/km | 164 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,530 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,871 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,538 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,727 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Weight | 1,420 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 468 litres | 563 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | 245/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-Size 19" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Flexible Transverse Beam | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy Canaveral | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy Canaveral | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Electro hydraulic power steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars — With 7 Airbags, Stability Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Yes | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | — |
| Seat Belts | Yes | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Xenon headlamp | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Front seats with electric lumbar & massage function | 14-Way Power-adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | Split folding rear seats | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Automatic dual zone air-conditioning | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Yes | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB-C, 1 Front Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map + Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | Yes | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | Discover Pro 9.2" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Yes | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Yes | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Yes | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service |
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.