The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 19,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
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
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.51 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
S
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
459 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
459 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
125 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).
115.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
