The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 15,500

€ 18,300

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
57.4
67.5
78.5
57.3
67.7
78.1
67.5 in
Width
67.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
155.4
101.2
159.4
155.4 in
Length
159.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
15.94 %

General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
S
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
108 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.94 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
30.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
690 mi
Range
703 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
703 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Environmental Impact
85.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft