The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (16 - 19) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense (20 - ..)
€ 17,200

€ 38,400

€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Soul 1.6 GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
63
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 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 GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4356 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.33 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
PS
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
134 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 300 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
115 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.32 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
26.32 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
MPGe
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
28 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 kWh
516 mi
Range
No data
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
516 mi
mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
No data
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
0 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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