Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) | Kia Rio |
| Totals | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Mark | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan | Rio 1.6 sedan |
| Year | 2004-2008 | 2017 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1260 | - |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1790 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 185 | 193 (192) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.5 | 10.3 (11.2) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 345/1285 | 480 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Length | 4490 | 4400 |
| Width | 1755 | 1740 |
| Height | 1465 | 1470 |
| Wheelbase | 2640 | 2600 |
| Front/rear Track | 1530/1515 | - |
| Ground clearance | 160 | 160 |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1560 | 1591 |
| Compression ratio | 18 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 75х88.3 | 77x85.4 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 109/4000 | 123/6300 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 240/1750 | 151/4850 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15 | 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114,3 ET53 d67,1
| 4x100 ET40 d54.1
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| Brakes specifications | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Drums |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) 1.6d Sedan × | Kia Rio 1.6 sedan × |
| City | 6.1 | 8 (9) |
| Highway | 4.1 | 4.8 (5.3) |
| Combined | 4.8 | 6 (6.6) |
| Fuel | Diesel | 92 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 50 |
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2004-2008) | Kia Rio |
