The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 18,300

€ 21,200
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 DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.3
67.7
78.1
67.5 in
Width
67.7 in
78.9 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
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.12 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
S
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.94 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
30.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mpg
city
53 mpg
74 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
823 mi
Range
703 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
703 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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).
78.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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