The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 29,200

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
57
70.9
80.9
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
104.3
169.7
103.8
169.8
169.7 in
Length
169.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.76 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
609 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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