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

€ 27,900

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 MPS
57
70.9
80.9
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 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 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 MPS
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.94 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 MPS
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 MPS
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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27.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
27.08 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
388 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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