Mazda 3 2019 vs Kia Cerato 2018
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda 3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Cerato can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol) | |
| 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: | 116 - 250 HP | 128 - 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 - 434 NM | 155 - 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 - 12.1 seconds | 9.8 - 11.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 8.7 | 6.8 - 7.6 | |
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Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Kia Cerato. 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 - 140 mm (5.3 - 5.5 inches) | 135 - 150 mm (5.3 - 5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 2 cm longer than the Kia Cerato, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1138 litres | no data | |
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Kia Cerato has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Cerato, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`913 kg | ~ 1`692 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`402 kg | ~ 1`303 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 511 kg | ~ 389 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Kia Cerato. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | no data | |
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