Kia Optima 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 17 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 20 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1138 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`869 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 14 600 | |
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