The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 16,700

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
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 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.63 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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