Kia Cerato 2013 vs Mazda 3 2013

 
Kia Cerato
2013 - 2016
Mazda 3
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 130 HP120 HP
Torque: 157 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds10.3 seconds
Kia Cerato is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Cerato engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.55.3
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Kia Cerato consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle960 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway1180 km on highway
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 18 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIOUsed also on Mazda 2
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.56 m4.59 m
Width: 1.78 m1.80 m
Height: 1.45 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Cerato is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 482 litres419 litres
Kia Cerato has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia Cerato has 63 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7201`800
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): no data11 600
Pros and Cons: Kia Cerato has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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