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Kia Ceed vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Kia Ceed vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed is only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 Sedan offers visibly 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 Sedan is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

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

Ceed

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 is marginally lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £25,000
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Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
467 - 481 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
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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