Kia Cerato 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Cerato is available only with front wheel drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 - 204 HP | 116 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 - 265 NM | 153 - 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 - 11.6 seconds | 8.1 - 12.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 7.6 | 4.2 - 8.7 | |
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Kia Cerato petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 - 150 mm (5.3 - 5.9 inches) | 135 - 140 mm (5.3 - 5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Cerato is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Cerato is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1138 litres | |
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Kia Cerato has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.8 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: | ~ 1`692 kg | ~ 1`913 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`303 kg | ~ 1`402 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 389 kg | ~ 511 kg | |
| Kia Cerato load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 800 | |
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