Kia Ceed 2021 vs Audi S3 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Ceed) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 174 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 690 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the Audi S3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 357 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1253 litres | 1145 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi S3 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 108 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 S3, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`343 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 547 kg | 520 kg | |
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