The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 22,100
 KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (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 (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (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
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (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
6-speed manual 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
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
21.01 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
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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