The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 23,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.5
78.3
69.5 in
Width
70.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
167.7
165.9 in
Length
167.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.54 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
8P
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
126 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
455 mi
Range
578 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
578 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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