The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 41,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
57
70.9
80.9
55.2
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
104.3
169.7
102.2
167.4
169.7 in
Length
167.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.16 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
CD
Generation
8V
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 T-GDI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
488 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
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
