The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
€ 19,100

€ 41,000

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi S3 Sportback
57
70.9
80.9
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.3 in
104.3
169.7
103.6
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi S3 Sportback
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.55 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi S3 Sportback
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 S3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi S3 Sportback
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3 Sportback
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24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
488 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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