Kia RIO 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.3 (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: | 82 - 108 HP | 84 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 - 140 NM | 122 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 - 14.3 seconds | 6.1 - 14.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 - 8.3 | 4.7 - 9.7 | |
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Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 1 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 26 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 87 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.4 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`493 | ~ 1`796 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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