Kia Optima 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 - 245 HP | 145 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 - 353 NM | 213 - 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10.7 seconds | 7.8 - 10.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 8.5 | 4.4 - 9.0 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 6. On average, Kia Optima equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 489 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 21 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`077 | ~ 2`066 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 24 800 | |
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