The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 42,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 2.2 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
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.74 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
