The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 26,800
€ 25,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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
168.7
104.3
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.41 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
