The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 21,400

€ 20,500

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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. The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.9
70.1
80.1
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
104.3
169.7
106.3
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.6 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
JD
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
540 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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