Car comparison

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16VvsAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Kia Cee'd II

GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

204 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015
VS

AUDI A3 (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    893 km
    555 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16VAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
180hp134kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,448kg3,192lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
91.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,591cc97cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,237mm167in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,601mm102in
Front track-
1,542mm61in
Rear track-
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,318L
1,100L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
53L
50L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16VAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16VAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
30.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V has 24 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
1,448 kg
3,192 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,250 kg
2,756 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V7.7 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI7.2 s

Although Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
716 km
445 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
232 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16VAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,448 kg
3,192 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16VAUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 198 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 42 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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