Kia Cerato vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison

    Kia Cerato

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    Mazda Mazda 3

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    2024 Kia
    Cerato
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    Mazda 3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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    7.7
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
    Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L
    340 to 370 km
    51L
    296 to 337 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $27,060 - $36,860
    $30,470 - $42,470
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    CarExpert's Take

    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Refined ride, handling
    • Seven-year warranty
    • Class-leading boot space
    Misses
    • Dated interior
    • Sensitive safety systems
    • Price hikes
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Incredibly stylish inside and out
    • Solid, sporty handling
    • Packed full of tech
    Misses
    • Compromised cabin space
    • Overreactive driver monitoring
    • Only adequate performance

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$520)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)

    Colours Available

    The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:

    • Clear White
    • Snow White Pearl*
    • Mineral Blue*
    • Silky Silver*
    • Horizon Blue*
    • Steel Grey*
    • Runway Red*
    • Platinum Graphite*
    • Aurora Black*

    *Premium paint adds $520

    The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:

    • Platinum Quartz Metallic
    • Sonic Silver Metallic
    • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
    • Jet Black Mica
    • Snowflake White Pearl Mica

    The following finishes cost an additional $495:

    • Polymetal Grey Metallic
    • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
    • Machine Grey Metallic

    Specs

    Type
    MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)
    1591 - 19991998 - 2488
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.6L2.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    112kW - 150kW114kW - 139kW
    Power RPM
    6000 - 62006000
    Torque
    192Nm - 265Nm200Nm - 252Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 40004000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 10.313

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