The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 26,700
€ 19,100
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
56
69.5
78.5
57
70.9
80.9
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
57 in
101.5
169
104.3
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.33 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
586 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
