The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 20,300

€ 17,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 is 7.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
58.3
70.5
78.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 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 1.6
2846 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.62 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 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