The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 24,800
€ 23,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.9
80.9
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
