Kia Optima 2015 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 510 litres | 481 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 29 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 | 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`080 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 17 800 | |
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