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Kia XCeed vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Kia XCeed vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

XCeed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed is very slightly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 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 very slightly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia XCeed delivers very slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is only slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers moderately more boot space – 426 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback comes out modestly ahead 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
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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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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
471 - 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
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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