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

€ 17,000

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 GDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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 GDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4356 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.56 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
U
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
134 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
192 lb‑ft
at 300 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
192 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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26.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
26.32 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
MPGe
35 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
50 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
No data
Range
493 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
mi
493 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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).
128.7 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
0 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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