The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 23,700

€ 25,800

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
102.4
166.8
169.7 in
Length
166.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.82 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
36 mpg
city
60 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
914 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
70 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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