The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 23,700
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
169.7 in
Length
169.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.58 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft