The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77 (17 - 18)
€ 18,700

€ 17,500

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
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 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.49 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
S
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CRDi 77
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
76 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
76 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.68 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
35.68 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
67 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
67 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
76 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
799 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
799 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
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).
71.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 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