The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 22,800
€ 25,600
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
55.9
70
77.4
57
70.9
80.9
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
102.4
166.8
104.3
169.7
166.8 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.67 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
