Kia Ceed 2007 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2007 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Ceed 2007 2.0 engine Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Kia Ceed is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
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