Kia Optima 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Optima) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 34 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 249 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 1 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`000 | 2`182 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 21 600 | |
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