The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 21,600

€ 16,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 CD is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
KIA Ceed 1.4
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 CD
KIA Ceed 1.4
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.25 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
KIA Ceed 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
KIA Ceed 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
501 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
KIA Ceed 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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