The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 23,700

€ 28,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 15 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1447
1800
2055
1470
1755
1955
1800 mm
Width
1755 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2650
4310
2640
4460
4310 mm
Length
4460 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.5 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1353 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
242 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
242 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
9.75 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
51 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
610 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L