The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 16,500

€ 23,400

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
58.3
70.5
78.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
166.9
167.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.8 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
ED
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft