The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 40,100
€ 23,700
€ 40,100
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
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 1.4 T-GDI.
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.4 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 1.4 T-GDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.23 %
General
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
449 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
