The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 23,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.95 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
