The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 17,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.41 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
