Kia Cerato 2010 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Cerato is more dynamic to drive. Kia Cerato engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Kia Cerato is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Cerato consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
| Kia Cerato is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Cerato is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Kia Cerato has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Cerato has 27 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: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2400 | |
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