Kia Optima engine produces 50 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Mazda 6.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5
4.7
Kia Optima consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1550 km in combined cycle
1310 km in combined cycle
1700 km on highway
1510 km on highway
Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.86 m
4.90 m
Width:
no data
1.84 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.45 m
Trunk capacity:
no data
481 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.