The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (20 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 38,400

€ 26,500

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
60.4
70.5
78.3
63.2
70.9
82.7
70.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
60.4 in
Height
63.2 in
100.7
162.1
101.2
163
162.1 in
Length
163 in
100.7 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4356 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.13 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
U
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
134 hp
126 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
at 300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
192 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
93 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
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26.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
26.32 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
( 44 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
MPGe
44 MPGe
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
50 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
No data
Range
559 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
mi
559 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
123.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
0 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft