The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 20,000

€ 27,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.8
67.6
78.9
67.9 in
Width
67.6 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
56.8 in
101.6
160
96.5
156.2
160 in
Length
156.2 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.18 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
YB
Generation
S
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
575 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
89 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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data