The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 21,400

€ 31,400

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 3.2
57.9
70.1
80.1
55.9
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 3.2
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.13 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 3.2
JD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
540 mi
Range
352 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
200.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







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