The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15)
€ 18,700

€ 18,800

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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
159.3
155.4 in
Length
159.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.18 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
S
Generation
UB
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
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
545 mi
Range
621 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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).
88.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft