The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (15 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
€ 10,700

€ 18,700

€ 10,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.2 is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.4
67.5
78.9
67.7 in
Width
67.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.2
159.4
96.5
155.4
159.4 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2485 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
2.01 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
UB
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
83 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
104 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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29.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
29.94 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
47 mpg
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
545 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
534 mi
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
108 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
94.8 kWh
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data