Kia Optima 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 4.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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`050 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 24 800 | |
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