The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 14,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,200
ⓘ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 1.1 CRDi.
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
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 1.1 CRDi
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
S
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
74 hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.5 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
36.5 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
71 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
71 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
34 mpg
city
67 mpg
51 mpg
highway
76 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
575 mi
Range
810 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
810 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
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).
67.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
67.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft