The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 18,500

€ 20,000

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 e-HDi 70 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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
155.4
101.6
160
155.4 in
Length
160 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
KIA Rio 1.4
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
67 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
KIA Rio 1.4
103 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
38 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
69 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
65 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
444 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
823 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
70 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft