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Choosing a new car is always an important decision, and the Mazda3 and Kia Cerato are two popular choices in the midsize sedan segment. Both of these vehicles have their own strengths and weaknesses.
In this article, we'll be comparing the Mazda3 and Kia Cerato on a number of important fronts, from design, engine performance, amenities, safety features, and price, to help you make your decision. Choose the vehicle that suits your individual needs.
| Mazda3 – Japan | Kia Cerato – Korea |
| The car does not have LED lights, nor sensors. | Cerato brings a sense of masculinity, the LED light cluster is very beautiful and there is also a front sensor around the car, convenient and flexible when moving in the street. |
| Body: Mazda3's codo design lines are flexible, gentle, suitable for everyone. And especially, the rims are not big, only 16 inches but go very smoothly. | The car has 17-inch milled wheels. |
| The rear of the car is more beautiful, the taillights are eye-catching, the interior details are sophisticated and eye-catching.
The rear of the car does not have a sensor, although the car has a reverse camera, but with a sensor, it will be safer. When you bring the key closer, the trunk will automatically open.
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Cerato lights, the LED strip is not seamless, but it is divided in a V-shape, so the taillights are not very eye-catching.
The rear sensor is very useful, sometimes the camera can't see or someone is behind, the rear sensor helps to drive more flexibly and safely. When bringing the key close to the car, the trunk opens automatically, and moreover, when moving closer to the car, the rearview mirror also opens automatically. |
| The 1.5 engine produces about 110 horsepower with Skyactiv technology, very quiet and fuel efficient. | 1.6 engine, producing 128 horsepower, very powerful. |
| Interior: very nice
European car style. There is no cruise control. There is no electric seat, only mechanical adjustment. No automatic headlights. Mechanical mirror. There is no independent 2-zone air conditioner. Lacks more options but the materials used in the car are more premium. There is idiling stop, when the light is red, the car automatically turns off, very fuel efficient. The second row of seats is not as wide but still comfortable for the rear seat. There is no air conditioning in the rear seats. |
Interior:
A very good point is the seat memory position, when opening the car door, the memory position will slide up. The car has 3 driving modes; Going in the street gently and smoothly, sport mode when going on the highway (the steering wheel is very firm), Eco. There is a Cruise control button, when going long distances will help a lot, very safe. Air vents control 2 independent zones, very useful for the rear passengers, the rear seats are cooled faster and will cool down when it's hot. The rear seats are very spacious. The lights automatically turn on when it gets dark. People sitting in the back seat are quite comfortable because there is ample space in both legs and headroom. |
| The steering wheel gently moves in the flexible street, the steering wheel has a certain smoothness and authenticity.
The accelerator pedal, the loading of the car is quite good when traveling in the street. Skyactiv engine when driving is very smooth and quiet. Soundproof is quite good. The feeling of driving is very pleasant, accurate when steering. |
When the door is opened, the seat automatically slides out and when the door is closed, the seat automatically adjusts to the driver.
The steering wheel, when adjusted in Eco mode, is lighter than the Mazda3. Driving is very light when going in the city, although the driving feeling is not as felt by the Mazda3, but there is not much difference. The accelerator pedal is a bit more sensitive than the Mazda3. The car has a bit more ground clearance than the Mazda3. The Cerato's Lazang is bigger and the tires are bigger, so it's a bit noisier than the Mazda3. |
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