Brand	Kia Malaysia	Mazda Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 86,591	RM 104,027
Variant	Cerato 1.6L KX	3 Sedan (2014-2018) 2.0L GL (CKD)
User Rating	4.12 Cerato reviews	4.35 3 Sedan (2014-2018) reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia	Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia

	4.12/5 17 reviews	4.35/5 49 reviews
User Review Comparison	Elegant and utilitarian I was looking for a sedan that was suitable for daily commute and offered a good amount of luxury and comfort. I was really impressed with the... Read More A Adiputera Feb 18, 2022 for Kia Cerato	Elegance with a driver’s touch The Mazda 3-Sedan gave me a pleasantly refined experience during a full day trip around Putrajaya. The suspension held its composure over soother... Read More R Rahmat Teguh Dec 12, 2025 for Mazda 3 Sedan

Things we like	Smooth exterior design Fit and finish Read More	--
Things we don't like	Dated interior cabin Read More	--

Fuel Supply System	MPFI	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Emission Control System	Catalytic Converter	--
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 5	--
Engine	--	2.0L Skyactive-G, In-Line 4 Cylinder DOHC 16 Valve
Compression Ratio	--	14.0:1

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

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	No	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	No	No
Advance Safety Feature	--	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist

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

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	No
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	No
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	--
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes

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

Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	No

Kia Cerato vs Mazda 3 Sedan (2014-2018) Comparison

Overview: Cerato vs 3 Sedan (2014-2018)