Compare Mazda 3 BK Sedan vs Kia Optima 3 facelift vs Kia Cerato

Variants
1.6
1.6 2006+
1.6 AT
1.6 AT 2006+
1.6D Euro3
1.6D Euro4
2.0
2.0 2006+
2.0D
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi AT
2.0 CVVT
2.0 CVVT AT
2.0 CVVT EcoDynamics
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT
1.5 CRDi
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.1 m / 33.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
160 mm / 6.3 in
Size | Height
1465 mm / 57.7 in
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4480 mm / 176.4 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1735 mm / 68.3 in
Track Width | Front
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2640 mm / 103.9 in
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2610 mm / 102.8 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2010 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
35%
44%
20%
Pros
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Reasonable exterior styling
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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