Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi vs Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus

Key differences

  • Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.3 s vs 8.4 s).
  • Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus has more power (250 hp vs 160 hp).
  • Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi has more cargo volume (395 L vs 332 L).
  • Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi has the lower starting MSRP ($25,900 vs $36,000).
2025 Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi studio car image
Kia
Ceed 1.5 T-GDi
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus studio car image
Mazda
Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h8.4 s6.3 s
Top Speed210 km/h225 km/h
Power160 hp250 hp
Torque253 Nm434 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L51 L
Efficiency6.6 L/100km8.8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions150 g/km201 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,310 mm4,459 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm140 mm
Cargo395 L332 L
Curb Weight1,355 kg1,545 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.6 m11.0 m
Starting MSRP$25,900$36,000