The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 14,400

€ 27,800

€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.4 is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
KIA cee´d 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.5
78.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
169
167.7 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.22 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
ED
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
89 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
41 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
568 mi
Range
504 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
568 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
140.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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