The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 17,000

€ 22,100

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.9
69.1
77
57
70.9
80.9
69.1 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
103.9
175.6
104.3
169.7
175.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.55 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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