The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 21,800

€ 42,000

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 ISG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
Audi S3
57.9
70.1
80.1
55.2
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.2 in
104.3
169.7
102.2
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
Audi S3
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.89 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
Audi S3
JD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
133 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
122 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
21.02 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
549 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
134.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
113.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 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