The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 16,000
€ 20,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57
70.9
80.9
57.9
69.1
77
70.9 in
Width
69.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 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 Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.61 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
