The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
€ 18,800

€ 21,000

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 KIA Rio 1.4 is 4.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100.
KIA Rio 1.4
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.4
67.5
78.9
67.9 in
Width
67.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.6
160
96.5
155.4
160 in
Length
155.4 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3600 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.58 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
YB
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
101 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
25.42 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
41 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
34 mpg
city
62 mpg
47 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
823 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
490 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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).
70 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
108 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data