Audi A3 8Y or Kia Ceed III (CD)?

2020–present vs 2018–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, Ceed III (CD) 4,600 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, Ceed III (CD) 625 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8Y 1.5 l/100 km, Ceed III (CD) 1.3 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, Ceed III (CD) 73–150 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), Ceed III (CD) 33 items (LX).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing); no Ceed III (CD) is listed right now.

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

Kia Ceed III (CD)2018–present · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	Kia Ceed III (CD)2018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,310 mm–4,600 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,440 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume395 l–625 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,560 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank37 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power73–150 kW (99–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumption1.3 l/100 km · 1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · GT 1.6 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim33 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim43 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8Y or Kia Ceed III (CD)?

Length: Kia Ceed III (CD) 4,600 mm, Audi A3 8Y 4,495 mm (a 105 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 625 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8Y or Kia Ceed III (CD)?

The most frugal Audi A3 8Y uses 1.5 l/100 km (40 TFSI e); the most frugal Kia Ceed III (CD) 1.3 l/100 km (1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8Y or Kia Ceed III (CD)?

The strongest Audi A3 8Y makes 180 kW (245 hp) (45 TFSI e); the strongest Kia Ceed III (CD) 150 kW (204 hp) (GT 1.6 T-GDI).

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