Mazda 3 2003 vs Kia Cerato 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 and Kia Cerato have the same engine power, but Mazda 3 torque is 2 NM more than Kia Cerato. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 1 cm longer than the Kia Cerato, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 381 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Kia Cerato. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Cerato. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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