The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 16,000
€ 23,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57
70.9
80.9
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
104.3
169.7
106.3
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.31 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
CD
Generation
BM
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 SKYACTIV-D 105
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
501 mi
Range
834 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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
















