The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 32,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 2.0 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 T-GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.38 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
647 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
