Kia Cerato 2004 vs Audi A3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 11 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Audi A3. Despite less power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Audi A3 2004 1.6 engine | |||
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`700 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
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