The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 16,000

€ 27,600

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 15 cm shorter, 0.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1447
1800
2055
1435
1795
2028
1800 mm
Width
1795 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1447 mm
Height
1435 mm
2650
4310
2725
4460
4310 mm
Length
4460 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1919 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.68 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
CD
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1368 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
134 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
134 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.4
12.73 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
46 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
36 mpg
city
54 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
501 mi
Range
674 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
152 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L