Mazda 3 2019 vs Kia Cerato 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 30 HP less power than Kia Cerato, but torque is 21 NM more than Kia Cerato. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 840 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: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 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: | 4.66 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`869 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`358 kg | 1`295 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 511 kg | 425 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 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 (€): | 15 000 | no data | |
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