Kia Cerato 2004 vs Audi A3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 102 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Cerato engine produces 38 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Cerato consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai Matrix | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Kia Cerato is 5 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 228 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Cerato has 142 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Kia Cerato uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
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