The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 49,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi RS3 Sportback
57
70.9
80.9
55.2
70.6
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.6 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
169.4
169.7 in
Length
169.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi RS3 Sportback
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.24 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi RS3 Sportback
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 CRDi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23.28 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
409 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
739 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
172.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
86.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
