The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 26,900

€ 24,000

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56.1
70
77.4
57
70.9
80.9
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
102.4
167
104.3
169.7
167 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.14 %

General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft