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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • markedly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is barely cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 214 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers markedly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon delivers only slightly more torque with 253 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is very slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 485 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £24,500
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed Sportswagon have?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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