The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 36,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi S3
57
70.9
80.9
55.1
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.1 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi S3
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.53 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi S3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23.28 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
53 mpg
city
19 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 S3
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 S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
