The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 16,000

€ 25,800

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.96 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
CD
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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