Kia Cerato 2013 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Cerato engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Cerato consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 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 litres | 419 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 600 | |
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