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Kia XCeed vs Mazda 3 Hatchback – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda 3 Hatchback manages with 5.60 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

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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 Hatchback has a barely noticeable edge – offering 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs minimal better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia XCeed pulls barely noticeable stronger with 265 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

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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, Kia XCeed is minimal lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia XCeed offers to a small extent more room – 426 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1378 L, which is about 352 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback barely noticeable takes the win – 485 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback proves to be only a minor advantage and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda 3 Hatchback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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3 Hatchback @ Mazda Motor Corporation

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
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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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Mazda 3 Hatchback

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
144 - 155 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
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 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
199 - 216 km/h
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 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda

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Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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