The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 18,700

€ 22,700

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 5.9 inches shorter and an inch wider.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
57.9
70.1
80.1
57.9
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.73 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
JD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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