The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100 (19 - ..)
€ 28,600

€ 26,000

€ 28,600
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 T-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 BlueHDi 100.
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
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 T-GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.15 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
PS
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline 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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
201 hp
101 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
14.96 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
34 mpg
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
487 mi
Range
688 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
487 mi
688 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 T-GDI
130.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 Crossback BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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