The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 26,700
€ 23,700
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
