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 | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 36 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1240 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`938 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 618 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 15 000 | |
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