The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 16,000

€ 28,600

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57
70.9
80.9
56.1
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
104.3
169.7
102.4
167
169.7 in
Length
167 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.44 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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