Kia Cerato K3 vs Mazda 3 Sedan Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Premium and attractive exterior design Powerful petrol engine Read More	Timeless design Enjoyable driving characteristics High safety standards Read More
Things we don't like	Rear seat headroom can be a compromise for taller people Dated design of the instrument console Read More	Rear cabin space No dual zone air conditioning Expensive to maintain Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	482 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50 L	51 L
Kerb Weight	1295 kg	1363 kg
Length	4560 mm	4660 mm
Width	1780 mm	1795 mm
Height	1445 mm	1440 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2725 mm
Turning Radius	5.3 m	--
No Of Doors	4	4
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats

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Engine Details

Engine	1.6L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC Dual CVVT	1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	14.0:1
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1591 cc	1496 cc
Power	128 hp	118 hp
Torque	157 Nm	153 Nm
Top Speed	195 kmph	--
RPM At Max Power	--	6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque	--	4000 RPM

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drums	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	Automatic	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	2WD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	--	18 Inch
Tyre Size	--	215/45 R18
Wheel Size	--	R18

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	--	Lane Keep Assist Lane Keep Assist
Traction Control	--	Yes
Curtain Airbags	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	--	Yes
Knee Airbags	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	--	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes
360 Camera	--	No
Emergency Stop Signal	--	Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control	--	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	--	Yes
Blind Spot monitor	--	Yes
Lane Departure Warning System	--	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	--	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	Yes
Trunk Light	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Memory Seats	--	Yes
Head-Up Display	--	Yes
Wireless Charger	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Display Size	--	10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	--	Yes
No Of Speakers	--	8 8
Navigation System	--	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size	--	7 Inch 7 Inch

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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	--
Leather Seats	No	--
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	--	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob	--	Yes

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Fog Lights Front	Yes	--
Roof Carrier	No	--
Roof Rail	No	--
Rear Spoiler	No	--
Sun Roof	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	--	Yes
Daytime Running Lights	--	LED LED
Taillight Type	--	LED LED
Fog Lights Rear	--	LED LED

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Interior

Sun Visors

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Yes