The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 38,200

€ 19,100

€ 38,200
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 S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
55.1
69.5
77
57
70.9
80.9
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.1 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.5
104.3
169.7
166.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.24 %

General
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
118 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
586 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft