The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 38,200

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
Audi S3
58.3
70.5
78.3
55.1
69.5
77
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
166.5
167.7 in
Length
166.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
Audi S3
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.71 %

General
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
Audi S3
ED
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
23.29 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
42 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
588 mi
Range
439 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
588 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
161.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
115.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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