The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 38,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi S3
57
70.9
80.9
55.1
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.1 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
166.5
169.7 in
Length
166.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi S3
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.64 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi S3
CD
Generation
8P
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 1.4
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi S3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
501 mi
Range
439 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
