The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
€ 19,000

€ 28,600

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.9
70.1
80.1
55.9
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.44 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
JD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
568 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
568 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 GDI
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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