Kia RIO 1999 vs Mazda 3 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines: | 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 108 HP | 105 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 - 140 NM | 145 - 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 - 14.3 seconds | 9 - 12.4 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 8.7 | 5.0 - 8.2 | |
|
Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less 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! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 27 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
|
Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 87 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`426 | ~ 1`718 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia RIO has
|
Mazda 3 has
| |