The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)

€ 25,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
 KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 25,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
169.7 in
Length
169.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28.3 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
818 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft