Kia Niro vs Mazda 3 Sedan – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

Mazda 3 Sedan has the slightly advantage in terms of price – starting at 25000 £, while the Kia Niro starts at 29100 £. That’s a price difference of about 4157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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 performance, the Mazda 3 Sedan clearly takes the lead – with 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 6 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly faster – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That makes it around 1.80 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly ahead – reaching 216 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is roughly 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Niro pulls hardly any stronger, offering 265 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

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 enough space for 5 passengers.

The Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1474 kg. The weight difference is around 54 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Kia Niro takes the lead – 451 L compared to 450 L. That’s around 1 L difference.

Payload capacity also favors the Mazda 3 Sedan hardly any – 481 kg compared to 466 kg. The difference is roughly 15 kg.

Overall, the Kia Niro proves to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.