Audi S3 2013 vs Kia Ceed 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 165 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 216 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.0 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Ceed engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi S3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi S3 is larger, but lower. Audi S3 is 1 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S3 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 380 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S3 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Audi S3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 5400 | |
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