The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 14,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
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 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2529 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.28 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
545 mi
Range
486 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
486 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
108 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 VTi 120
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
