The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 16,500

€ 40,100

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi S3
58.3
70.5
78.3
55.2
70
77.4
70.5 in
Width
70 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
104.3
167.7
102.2
167.5
167.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi S3
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.07 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi S3
ED
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
488 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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