The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 16,500

€ 24,800

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 is 7.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.3
70.5
78.3
57.9
69.1
78.9
70.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
167.7
103.9
175.6
167.7 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.78 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
ED
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
657 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
107 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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