Kia Optima 2016 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 51 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1664 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 22 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`113 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 19 400 | |
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