The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 16,000

€ 24,100

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.96 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0
CD
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 automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0
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