The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 24,400
€ 12,000
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 120 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
KIA Rio 1.2
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 120
KIA Rio 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.71 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
KIA Rio 1.2
S
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
KIA Rio 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
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21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
508 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
74 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).
104.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
KIA Rio 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
