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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57
70.9
80.9
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
104.3
169.7
107.3
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
CD
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft