Mazda 3 2019 vs Kia Cerato 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 36 HP more power than Kia Cerato, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Kia Cerato. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Kia Cerato is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
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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`923 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`497 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 426 kg | 400 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | no data | |
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