Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 | Kia Rio |
| Totals | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.4 sedan × |
| Mark | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan | Rio 1.4 sedan |
| Year | 2019 | 2017 |
| 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 | 199 (199) | 185 (183) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.3 (12.1) | 12.2 (12.9) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 5.2 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 450/1138 | 480 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.4 sedan × |
| Length | 4660 | 4400 |
| Width | 1795 | 1740 |
| Height | 1440 | 1470 |
| Wheelbase | 2725 | 2600 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1580 | - |
| Ground clearance | 135 | 160 |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.4 sedan × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1759 | 1368 |
| 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 | - |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 116/4000 | 100/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 270/1600-2600 | 132/4000 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.4 sedan × |
| 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 Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.4 sedan × |
| 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 Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.4 sedan × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Drums |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.4 sedan × |
| City | 4.6 (5.1) | 7.2 (8.5) |
| Highway | 3.8 (4.2) | 4.8 (5.1) |
| Combined | 4.1 (4.6) | 5.7 (6.4) |
| Fuel | Diesel | 92 |
| Tank, L | 51 | 50 |
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