The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 22,100
€ 20,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CD.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.55 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
CD
Generation
BL
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 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
