The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 23,700

€ 56,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is an inch shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
57
70.9
80.9
55.6
70.9
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
104.3
169.7
103.6
170.7
169.7 in
Length
170.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.19 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
402 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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