Kia Picanto vs Mazda 3 Sedan – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15300 £, while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £. That’s a price difference of around 9677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan manages with 5.50 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Sedan has a decisively edge – offering 186 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.60 s. That’s about 6.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Kia Picanto tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Sedan pulls significantly stronger with 240 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 144 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 seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Picanto is noticeable lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 296 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers decisively more room – 450 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Sedan noticeable takes the win – 481 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

All in all, the Mazda 3 Sedan shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.