Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) |
| Totals | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6 Sedan × | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) 1.6 × |
| Mark | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 3 (2004-2008) 1.6 Sedan | Cerato (2004-2009) 1.6 |
| Year | 2004-2008 | 2004-2009 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1190 | 1170 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1725 | 1720 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 182 | 186 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.2 | 11 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 345/1285 | 345 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6 Sedan × | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) 1.6 × |
| Length | 4490 | 4480 |
| Width | 1755 | 1735 |
| Height | 1465 | 1470 |
| Wheelbase | 2640 | 2610 |
| Front/rear Track | 1530/1515 | 1495/1485 |
| Ground clearance | 160 | 160 |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6 Sedan × | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) 1.6 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1598 | 1599 |
| Compression ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 78х83.6 | 76.5х87 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 105/6000 | 105/5800 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 145/4000 | 143/4500 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6 Sedan × | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) 1.6 × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6 Sedan × | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) 1.6 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | MacPherson strut |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15 | 195/60/15 |
| Disk | 5x114,3 ET53 d67,1
| 4x114,3 ET43 d67,1
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| Brakes specifications | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6 Sedan × | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) 1.6 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6 Sedan × | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) 1.6 × |
| City | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Highway | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Combined | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 55 |
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) | Kia Cerato (2004-2009) |
