The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (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 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
169.7 in
Length
169.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.2 %
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.82 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft