The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 31,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
102.4
166.8
169.7 in
Length
166.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 CRDi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23.28 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
471 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
739 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
