The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82 (14 - 16) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (15 - 17)
€ 15,500

€ 10,700

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,700
ⓘ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 PureTech 82 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
KIA Rio 1.2
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.3
67.7
78.1
67.5 in
Width
67.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
155.4
101.2
159.4
155.4 in
Length
159.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
KIA Rio 1.2
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2485 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.84 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
KIA Rio 1.2
S
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
81 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
87 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
KIA Rio 1.2
108 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.94 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
28.58 lb/hp
29.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
52 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
690 mi
Range
534 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
690 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 PureTech 82
85.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
KIA Rio 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft