Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 | Kia Ceed |
| Totals | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Ceed 1.4 MPI × |
| Mark | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback | Ceed 1.4 MPI |
| Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1299 (1320) | 1185 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1898 (1919) | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 194 (192) | 183 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.3 (12.1) | 12.5 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 5.3 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 358/1026 | 395/1291 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Ceed 1.4 MPI × |
| Length | 4460 | 4310 |
| Width | 1795 | 1800 |
| Height | 1435 | 1447 |
| Wheelbase | 2725 | 2650 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1580 | 1565/1573 |
| Ground clearance | 135 | - |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Ceed 1.4 MPI × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1759 | 1394 |
| 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 | 72x84 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 116/4000 | 100/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 270/1600-2600 | 134/3500 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Ceed 1.4 MPI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Ceed 1.4 MPI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/60 R16, 215/45 R18 | 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET53 d67.1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
|
| Brakes specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Ceed 1.4 MPI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Hatchback × | Kia Ceed 1.4 MPI × |
| City | 4.6 (5.2) | 8 |
| Highway | 3.8 (4.3) | 5.3 |
| Combined | 4.1 (4.7) | 6.2 |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 51 | 50 |
| Clear list | Mazda 3 | Kia Ceed |
