Kia Cerato 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Cerato engine produces 36 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Cerato consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Cerato can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Cerato version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`720 kg | 1`959 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`394 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 400 kg | 565 kg | |
| Kia Cerato load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 41 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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