The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 42,000
€ 21,500
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.2 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
167.5
104.3
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.85 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
113 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.08 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
27.08 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
