Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 | Kia Rio X-Line |
| Totals | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Rio X-Line 1.6 × |
| Mark | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback | Rio X-Line 1.6 |
| Year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1299 (1320) | 1175 (1203) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1898 (1919) | 1590 (1620) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 194 (192) | 184 (183) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.3 (12.1) | 10.7 (11.6) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 358/1026 | 390/1075 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Rio X-Line 1.6 × |
| Length | 4460 | 4240 |
| Width | 1795 | 1750 |
| Height | 1435 | 1510 |
| Wheelbase | 2725 | 2600 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1580 | 1507/1524 |
| Ground clearance | 135 | 170 |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Rio X-Line 1.6 × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1759 | 1591 |
| Compression ratio | 14.8 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 79x89.7 | 77x85.4 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 116/4000 | 123/6300 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 270/1600-2600 | 151/4850 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Rio X-Line 1.6 × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Rio X-Line 1.6 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/60 R16, 215/45 R18 | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET53 d67.1
| 4x100 ET40 d54.1
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| Brakes specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Rio X-Line 1.6 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Drums |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Rio X-Line 1.6 × |
| City | 4.6 (5.2) | 8.7 (8.9) |
| Highway | 3.8 (4.3) | 5.4 (5.6) |
| Combined | 4.1 (4.7) | 6.6 (6.8) |
| Fuel | Diesel | 92 |
| Tank, L | 51 | 50 |
| Clear list | Mazda 3 | Kia Rio X-Line |
