The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 12,000

€ 27,000

€ 12,000
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 1.2 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 1.2
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 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
11.21 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
83 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
90 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
107 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
29.48 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
49 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
575 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
583 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.2
90.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 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