The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (14 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 20,600

€ 20,000

€ 20,600
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€ 20,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 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 90
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 90
KIA Rio 1.4
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3547 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
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
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
91 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
KIA Rio 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
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28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
28.22 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
62 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
444 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
736 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 90
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 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