The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 19,100

€ 28,700

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57
70.9
80.9
56
69.5
78.5
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
569 lb
16.6 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
583 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
131.6 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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