The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 22,100

€ 26,700

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57
70.9
80.9
56
69.5
78.5
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.63 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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