The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 25,600

€ 20,100

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
57
70.9
80.9
57.9
69.1
77
70.9 in
Width
69.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
169.7
103.9
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.14 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23.28 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
739 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
144 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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