The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 28,400

€ 22,100

€ 28,400
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 MPS is 7.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.5
69.7
79.3
57
70.9
80.9
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
103.9
177.6
104.3
169.7
177.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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