Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) |
| Totals | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) 1.6 × | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × |
| Mark | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Cerato (2009-2012) 1.6 | 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan |
| Year | 2009-2012 | 2004-2008 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1236 | 1260 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1680 | 1790 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 190 | 185 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.3 | 11.5 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 5.2 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 415 | 345/1285 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) 1.6 × | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × |
| Length | 4530 | 4490 |
| Width | 1775 | 1755 |
| Height | 1460 | 1465 |
| Wheelbase | 2650 | 2640 |
| Front/rear Track | 1539/1557 | 1530/1515 |
| Ground clearance | 150 | 160 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) 1.6 × | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × |
| Type | petrol Injection | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1560 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 | 18 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77x85.4 | 75х88.3 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 126/6300 | 109/4000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 157/4200 | 240/1750 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) 1.6 × | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) 1.6 × | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15 | 195/65/15 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
| 5x114,3 ET53 d67,1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) 1.6 × | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Drums | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) 1.6 × | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × |
| City | 8.6 | 6.1 |
| Highway | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Combined | 6.7 | 4.8 |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 52 | 55 |
| Clear list | Kia Cerato (2009-2012) | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) |
