The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 16,000
€ 21,300
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57
70.9
80.9
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
169.7
106.3
176
169.7 in
Length
176 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
CD
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
501 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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



















