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