The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
€ 21,200

€ 19,300

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.1
67.9
78.3
67.5 in
Width
67.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
96.5
155.4
101.6
160
155.4 in
Length
160 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
S
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
62 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
621 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Environmental Impact
70 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).
85.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
85.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft