2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 176 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 3 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Mazda | Kia |
Model | 3 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |