Kia Optima 2016 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 82 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite less power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 675 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 3430 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Optima 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 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 307 litres | 438 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 131 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 17 800 | |
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