The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..)
€ 38,200

€ 30,600

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Ceed GT.
Audi S3
KIA Ceed GT
55.1
69.5
77
56.8
70.9
80.9
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.1 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
166.5
104.3
170.3
166.5 in
Length
170.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
KIA Ceed GT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.65 %

General
Audi S3
KIA Ceed GT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
KIA Ceed GT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
201 hp
KIA Ceed GT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed GT
Performance
Audi S3
KIA Ceed GT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed GT
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
501 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed GT
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
KIA Ceed GT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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