Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Ceed | Mazda 3 |
| Totals | Kia Ceed 1.6 MPI × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × |
| Mark | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Ceed 1.6 MPI | 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback |
| Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1204 (1232) | 1299 (1320) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1780 (1800) | 1898 (1919) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 195 (192) | 194 (192) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.5 (11.5) | 10.3 (12.1) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 395/1291 | 358/1026 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Ceed 1.6 MPI × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × |
| Length | 4310 | 4460 |
| Width | 1800 | 1795 |
| Height | 1447 | 1435 |
| Wheelbase | 2650 | 2725 |
| Front/rear Track | 1565/1573 | 1570/1580 |
| Ground clearance | - | 135 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Ceed 1.6 MPI × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × |
| 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 | 77x85.44 | 79x89.7 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 128/6300 | 116/4000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 155/4850 | 270/1600-2600 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Ceed 1.6 MPI × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Ceed 1.6 MPI × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R16, 215/45 R18 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
| 5x114.3 ET53 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Ceed 1.6 MPI × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Ceed 1.6 MPI × | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × |
| City | 8.7 (9.8) | 4.6 (5.2) |
| Highway | 5.6 (5.8) | 3.8 (4.3) |
| Combined | 6.8 (7.3) | 4.1 (4.7) |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 50 | 51 |
| Clear list | Kia Ceed | Mazda 3 |
