The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 41,500
€ 25,600
€ 41,500
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 S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
55.2
70
77.4
57
70.9
80.9
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.2 in
Height
57 in
102.2
167.4
104.3
169.7
167.4 in
Length
169.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.38 %
General
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 S3
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
