Kia Ceed 2018 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 29 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1291 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`222 kg | 1`220 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 578 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 29 000 | |
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