Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Rio | Mazda 3 |
| Totals | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × |
| Mark | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Rio 1.6 sedan | 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan |
| Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | - | 1299 (1320) |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 1894 (1914) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 193 (192) | 199 (199) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.3 (11.2) | 10.3 (12.1) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.2 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 480 | 450/1138 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × |
| Length | 4400 | 4660 |
| Width | 1740 | 1795 |
| Height | 1470 | 1440 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 | 2725 |
| Front/rear Track | - | 1570/1580 |
| Ground clearance | 160 | 135 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × |
| Type | petrol Injection | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1759 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 | 14.8 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77x85.4 | 79x89.7 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 123/6300 | 116/4000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 151/4850 | 270/1600-2600 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 | 205/60 R16, 215/45 R18 |
| Disk | 4x100 ET40 d54.1
| 5x114.3 ET53 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Drums | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × |
| City | 8 (9) | 4.6 (5.1) |
| Highway | 4.8 (5.3) | 3.8 (4.2) |
| Combined | 6 (6.6) | 4.1 (4.6) |
| Fuel | 92 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 50 | 51 |
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