The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.34 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
144 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 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
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
