Kia Ceed 2010 vs Mazda 3 2013

 
Kia Ceed
2010 - 2012
Mazda 3
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 90 HP104 HP
Torque: 235 NM144 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.1 seconds13 seconds
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Ceed engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 91 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.45.9
Real fuel consumption: 5.5 l/100km7.1 l/100km
The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1200 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
960 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia CeratoUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Kia Ceed 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: 4.26 m4.47 m
Width: 1.79 m1.80 m
Height: 1.48 m1.45 m
Kia Ceed is smaller, but slightly higher.
Kia Ceed is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Ceed is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 340 litres364 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1300 litres1263 litres
Kia Ceed has 24 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 37 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`820no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
Mazda 3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 38007600
Pros and Cons: Kia Ceed has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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