Audi A3 2004 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 production duration: | 4 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 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. | |||
| 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 Kia Ceed 2007 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues. One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia Ceed 2007 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 4 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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