Kia XCeed 2019 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Kia XCeed is more dynamic to drive. Kia XCeed engine produces 54 HP more power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi Q3. Thanks to more power Kia XCeed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia XCeed consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia XCeed could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 360'000 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 Q3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia XCeed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.61 m | |
| Kia XCeed and Audi Q3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1365 litres | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage space. Kia XCeed has 34 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia XCeed is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Kia XCeed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 17 000 | |
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