The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (14 - 15) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100 (19 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 26,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
63.2
70.9
82.7
60.4
70.5
78.3
70.9 in
Width
70.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
63.2 in
Height
60.4 in
101.2
163
100.7
162.1
163 in
Length
162.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
3049 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.45 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
PS
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
101 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
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24.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
24.2 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
47 mpg
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
671 mi
Range
688 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
671 mi
688 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
102.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft