The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 23,500

€ 18,800

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 Stop&Start is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.4
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
155.7
101.6
160
155.7 in
Length
160 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.4
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.74 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
559 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
94.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 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