The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,000
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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 1.8 TFSI is 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (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 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
169.7 in
Length
169.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.82 %
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi

 REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft