The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 15,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.4
56.8
67.6
78.9
57.3
67.7
78.1
67.6 in
Width
67.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
156.2
101.2
159.4
156.2 in
Length
159.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.4
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2588 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
6.1 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.4
S
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
575 mi
Range
424 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
424 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
