Mazda 3 2019 vs Kia Cerato 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 36 HP more power than Kia Cerato, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Kia Cerato. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 870 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: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`959 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`394 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 400 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 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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