The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 35,600

€ 23,700

€ 35,600
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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.9 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
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 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.52 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 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
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 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
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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