The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 21,500

€ 17,000

€ 21,500
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 Ceed 1.6 CRDi is 15 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
1388 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.58 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
280 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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12.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
12.28 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
72 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
64 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
121 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L