The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 24,500
€ 22,100
€ 24,500
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
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e 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 1.4 T-GDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
KIA Ceed 1.4 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 1.9 TDI e
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
