Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) | Kia Rio |
| Totals | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) 1.5 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Mark | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 3 (2016-2019) 1.5 SKYACTIV-D Sedan | Rio 1.6 sedan |
| Year | 2016-2019 | 2017 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1265 | - |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1870 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 186 | 193 (192) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11 | 10.3 (11.2) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 5.2 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 419 | 480 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) 1.5 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Length | 4580 | 4400 |
| Width | 1795 | 1740 |
| Height | 1450 | 1470 |
| Wheelbase | 2700 | 2600 |
| Front/rear Track | 1555/1560 | - |
| Ground clearance | 155 | 160 |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) 1.5 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1499 | 1591 |
| Compression ratio | 14.8 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 76x82.6 | 77x85.4 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 105/4000 | 123/6300 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 270/1600-2500 | 151/4850 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) 1.5 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) 1.5 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/60 R16, 215/45 R18 | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET53 d67.1
| 4x100 ET40 d54.1
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| Brakes specifications | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) 1.5 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Drums |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) 1.5 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| City | 4.3 | 8 (9) |
| Highway | 3.5 | 4.8 (5.3) |
| Combined | 3.8 | 6 (6.6) |
| Fuel | Diesel | 92 |
| Tank, L | 51 | 50 |
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2016-2019) | Kia Rio |
