Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 | Kia Cerato |
| Totals | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Cerato 1.6 × |
| Mark | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan | Cerato 1.6 |
| Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1299 (1320) | 1195 (1220) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1894 (1914) | 1660 (1680) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 199 (199) | 200 (195) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.3 (12.1) | 10.6 (11.6) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 450/1138 | 502 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Cerato 1.6 × |
| Length | 4660 | 4640 |
| Width | 1795 | 1800 |
| Height | 1440 | 1450 |
| Wheelbase | 2725 | 2700 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1580 | 1563/1572 |
| Ground clearance | 135 | 150 |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Cerato 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 | 128/6300 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 270/1600-2600 | 155/4850 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Cerato 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 Sedan × | Kia Cerato 1.6 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/60 R16, 215/45 R18 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET53 d67.1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Cerato 1.6 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 1.8 SKYACTIV-D Sedan × | Kia Cerato 1.6 × |
| City | 4.6 (5.1) | 9.3 |
| Highway | 3.8 (4.2) | 5.8 |
| Combined | 4.1 (4.6) | 7.1 |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 51 | 50 |
| Clear list | Mazda 3 | Kia Cerato |
