The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 15,000

€ 17,000

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA cee´d 1.4 is 5.9 inches shorter and an inch wider.
KIA cee´d 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
57.9
70.1
80.1
57.9
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
169.7
103.9
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.93 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
JD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
28.01 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
549 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
113.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft