The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 24,100

€ 12,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 THP 165 Stop&Start is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.2
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 THP 165 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.2
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
8.62 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.2
S
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
555 mi
Range
508 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
104.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
KIA Rio 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft