The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 23,700

€ 28,400

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
57
70.9
80.9
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
104.3
169.7
103.9
177.6
169.7 in
Length
177.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.52 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
388 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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